Overview
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The post holder will assess and support the developmental needs of pre-school children with additional needs. The role involves close collaboration with healthcare professionals to fully understand each child and includes signposting families to services across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors. The post holder will be expected to present clear and concise summaries of their assessments and observations to support the community paediatricians assessments. Strong empathetic communication skills are essential, along with the ability to maintain accurate records and produce clear, formal reports.
The post holder must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and work respectfully with families from diverse backgrounds. A sound understanding of safeguarding procedures for pre-school children is required. Regular supervision supports ongoing professional development. Travel is required to deliver care in CDCs, nurseries, and family homes.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
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Responsibilities
* Assess and support developmental needs of pre-school children with additional needs.
* Collaborate with healthcare professionals to understand each child and signpost families to services across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors.
* Present clear and concise summaries of assessments and observations to support community paediatric assessments.
* Maintain accurate records and produce clear, formal reports.
* Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and work respectfully with families from diverse backgrounds.
* Adhere to safeguarding procedures for pre-school children.
* Attend regular supervision and engage in ongoing professional development.
* Travel to deliver care in CDCs, nurseries, and family homes.
Qualifications and requirements
* Relevant healthcare qualifications suitable for a nursery/nurse role.
* Strong empathetic communication skills and ability to work with families from diverse backgrounds.
* Understanding of safeguarding procedures for pre-school children.
* Ability to present assessments and observations to professionals.
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