Community Health Worker

2 months ago

Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Community Health Worker to join our Public Health Nursing team at Devon County Council. As a Community Health Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting families with children aged 0-8 years by working with them individually or as part of a group in both community and home settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support families with their child's development, including carrying out 1 and 2 1/2 year development reviews.
  • Integrate with the Health Visitors, School Nurses, and Staff Nurses to support with the whole family assessment.
  • Support parents and carers with health promotion and development topics such as behaviour management, toilet training, sleep management, and other targeted episodes of care as directed.
  • Communicate effectively with people who may have communication difficulties, including those whose first language is not English or those with sensory or learning difficulties.
  • Recognise situations where service users require advice and help from the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, ensuring safe practice.
  • Use relevant equipment, such as electronic scales and measures of length and height, and interpret results.
  • Organise delegated workload to meet priorities of client care, making efficient use of time and travel.
  • Participate in supervision and annual appraisals, and use continuing professional development to consolidate, update, or improve clinical skills.
Requirements
  • QCF or equivalent qualification, NNEB / CACHE / BTEC Diploma (2 year full-time course), or NVQ 3 (Childcare related) Foundation degree or equivalent.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Ability to work as a reflective practitioner.
  • Group and family work experience.
  • Child Protection awareness.
Working with Us

At Devon County Council, we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality, and promote diversity across Devon.

We offer a range of benefits, including the Local Government Pension Scheme, Development Opportunities, Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme, and Flexible working within service hours.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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