Overview
To support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19 years under the supervision of the named Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) / Senior Child & Family Practitioner. This will include undertaking observation-based assessments on child development at 9-12 months & 2.5yrs utilising screening tools i.e. ASQ-3, Wellcomm etc
Responsibilities
* To observe, assess and enhance the wellbeing, development and behaviour of children to support children's readiness for more formal learning at school.
* Promote public health messages, healthy lifestyles and emotional health and wellbeing for children, young people, families promoting self-care and access to health care services, including the Healthy Child Programme.
* Make referrals for families to access services and resources in the Family Hub and network of Family Hub services as appropriate to promote healthier lifestyles and build capacity in individuals
Qualifications
* Relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare, early years, health & social care
* Experience of working directly with children, young people and adults in health, education or social care settings
* Ability to observe, identify and assess the needs of children, young people & families
* Knowledge of the early child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage to support the planning of appropriate activities and interventions to support children's individual developmental needs
* Willing to work flexibly within the organisation. Agile working and supporting cover requirements
Values and Benefits
* We have identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.
* We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:
o Work with a resident focus
o Support local leaders
o Committed to the borough
o Delivery high performance
o Take ownership and drive change
* You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page
* Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:
* 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service
* The option to purchase additional annual leave.
* An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
* Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
* Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
* Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
* Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
* Staff recognition and celebration events.
* Peer support groups
* Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
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