Do you have an interest in making a difference to the 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 innovative Public Health Nursing team; we would love to hear from you.
Community Health Worker with Health Visiting team. Public Health Nursing - Exeter
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Main duties of the job
The Community Health Worker supports families with children aged 0-8 years by 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 Workers support families with their childs development which includes carrying out the 1 and 2 1/2 year development review. Community Health Workers integrate with the Health Visitors, School Nurses and Staff Nurses to 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.
* Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme.
* Flexible working within service hours.
Working for Devon County Council
* 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 e.g. 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 visitour Working for Devon page.
* We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
* This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Job responsibilities
For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma (2 year full time course) or NVQ 3 (Child care related).
* Foundation degree or equivalent.
Experience
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Ability to work as a reflective practitioner.
* Group and family work.
* Child Protection awareness.
* Knowledge of services for children and families.
* Experience in assessing child development.
Other
* Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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