Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Infant Nutrition and School Health Support Worker
- Gradd
- Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 824-ONW-6862-B
- Cyflogwr
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Ealing PCT
- Tref
- London
- Cyflog
- £27,129 - £28,649 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 05/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Infant Nutrition and School Health Support Worker
Band 3
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Early Start 0-19 Service in the London Borough of Ealing to support work undertaken across both the School Nurse Team and the Health Visiting Skill Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with families to promote and support all aspects of infant feeding, including breastfeeding, introduction of solids and maintenance of a balanced diet in children under 5.
You will have the opportunity to carry out work to support the health and wellbeing of school aged children; including height and weight checks for all reception and year six children as part of the National Child Measurement Programme; and vision screening for children in reception
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
You will need to have excellent communication skills to support children and families from a range of backgrounds, as well as work with staff and professionals from health, education, and early years settings.
You should be confident working as part of a team, as well as be able to use initiative and work independently (with limited supervision).
Mobile and agile working is a key part of the way the services operates so you will need to be comfortable travelling between venues throughout the week; as well as working virtually/ online.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- The post holder will provide a high standard of information and support to breastfeeding mothers, partners and their babies before and after the birth in a range of settings (home, children’s centres and clinics etc.)
- The post holder, following appropriate training will work with minimal supervision and use their initiative to undertake a range of tasks involving promoting and supporting infant feeding, including breastfeeding, introduction of solids and maintenance of a balance diet in early childhood.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of health related qualification or NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualifications
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working effectively within a team environment
- Experience in working with minimal supervision
- Experience in developing and maintaining IT based data collection and reporting systems
- Experience of working with children
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working as a Breastfeeding Supporter or/and working in schools
- Previous NHS or public sector environment experience
Skills & Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals to improve infant feeding outcome for women and their babies
- IT skills (MS Word, excel, power point, Access and publisher, MS Outlook and internet)
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide and diverse range of people
- Ability to complete documentation accurately and legibly
- Ability to recognise own limitations and when to refer to others
- Understanding the need for confidentiality
- Understanding to need for Equal Opportunities
- Good numeracy skills
- Knowledge of Infant Nutrition and breastfeeding
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of school aged screening
- Awareness of the support needs of pregnant women and new mothers in relation to infant feeding choices
- Commitment to working with communities to address health inequalities and improve health
- Understanding of the evidence for breastfeeding peer support and the importance of breastfeeding on mothers and babies health
Key Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to self-motivate
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable and reliable
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability and willingness to extend knowledge and learn new skills
- Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Nicole Stevens
- Teitl y swydd
- Team Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07909 002201
Rhestr swyddi gyda Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector