Community Health Worker

2 months ago

Totnes, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Job summary

Do you have an interest in making a difference tothe health and wellbeing of children?If you have a QCF or equivalent qualification or NVQ 3 Foundation degree (Childcare related) or equivalent and would like to join a progressive, forward thinking and innovativePublic Health Nursing team; we would love to hear from you.

We currently have a vacancies in Teignmouth with a variety of hours available.

Main duties of the job

The CommunityHealth Workersupports families withchildren aged 0-8 yearsby working with them individually or as part of a group in both community and home settings. Support is also offered virtually and via our front door hub.

Community Health Workerssupport families with their childs development which includescarrying out the1 and 2 1/2 yeardevelopment review. Community Health Workers integrate with the Health Visitors, School Nurses and Staff Nursesto support with the whole family assessment; as well as supporting 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.

About us

Employee Assistance Program Local Government Pension Scheme Development OpportunitiesPerks at Work and Discounts Scheme Flexible working within service hours DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is 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. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages. Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice. For more information about Working for Devon please visit Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council This role requires a DBS disclosure. Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community Health Worker works as part of the public health nursing team in providingpreventative and supportive health care to children young people and their families. Thepost holder works under the supervision of a Specialist Public Health Nurse or Team Leaderwith a defined population. As part of the public health nursing team the post holdercollaborates with a wider multi-disciplinary team in offering public health services to thecommunity. The work takes place in a variety of settings, including home, clinic, schools andcommunity venues.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence andfluency in English.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The principle responsibility of the post holder it to support the delivery of universal servicesand targeted interventions to address health inequalities. The service will be offered withinthe framework of national and local targets including the Healthy Child Programme.

Working in partnership to provide appropriate advice and support to families in accordancewith evidence based practice under the supervision of Specialist Community Public HealthNurse (SCPHN).

Signposting families to supportive services Childrens Centres and services provided bythe local authority or the voluntary sector.

Maintain clear and accurate records as per standards and guidelines, ensuring clearanalysis and outcomes for the child.

Support and promote breast-feeding, good infant feeding practices, good nutrition, dentalcare, and smoking cessation .

Communicates effectively with people who may themselves have communication difficulties,including willingness to seek out and use resources to help those whose first language is notEnglish or those with sensory or learning difficulties

Able to communicate effectively and helpfully with people who may be distressed or angry,for example, may be asked to support families where there is a child with special needs.

Communicates in such a way as to empower, motivate and/or support individuals, familiesand other members of staff, judging which approach is most likely to be effective inaddressing the current health need or situation.

Able to recognise situations where service users require advice and help from the SpecialistCommunity Public Health Nurse, for example, need for family reassessment, complexevolving family health needs, or child protection, thus ensuring safe practice.

Able to use relevant equipment eg: electronic scales and measures of length and height, andinterpret result. Refers measurements that are outside normal parameters

Where appropriate, manages and maintains equipment, eg: ensuring servicing of scales atthe required intervals. Has due regard to efficient and effective managements of resources,eg: accurate prediction and maintenance of supplies, informing line manager of anydifficulties encountered.

Organises delegated workload to meet priorities of client care, making efficient use of timeand travel.

Organises and supports service delivery within health and community settings. childhealth clinics, National Childhood Measurement Programme in schools, Healthy ChildProgramme.

Keeps a daily electronic diary containing accurate record of work content and travel.

Initiate and participate in data collection, research, audit, surveys and service user feedback

Participating in supervision and annual appraisals which will help you to reflect on your work,understand your objectives and monitor your progress towards achieving themUsing continuing professional development to consolidate, update or improve clinical skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

QCF or equivalent qualification NNEB /CACHE/ BTECH Diploma (2 year full time course) or NVQ 3 (Child care related) Foundation degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development. Ability to work as a reflective practitioner. Group and family work. Child Protection awareness.

Desirable

Knowledge of services for children and families. Experience in delivering health promotion. Experience in assessing child development.

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