Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families across Warwickshire? If so, then we need your help to deliver our highly regarded School Nursing Service.
We are seeking a motivated and solution-focused Family Brief Intervention Worker to join our dynamic and innovative team.
Connect for Health is a school nurse-led service that supports children, young people and their families in Warwickshire. We deliver key elements of the Healthy Child programme, working to identify and meet the health and wellbeing needs of the school-aged population. We aim to give individuals the best start in life and reduce health inequalities.
The Family Brief Intervention Worker (FBIW) role is varied and includes the provision of age-appropriate information and advice to children, young people and families. You will deliver a range of Public Health interventions to support childrens health and wellbeing. Interventions could be delivered on an individual or group basis and are evidence based.
The FBIW role engages with partner agencies to support parent/carers through the Early Help pathway adopting a child centred positive approach. You will make onward referrals where necessary, liaising with a broad range of health professionals to ensure the right support is provided to the child and family. Safeguarding children is an integral part of the role and a high standard of record keeping is required.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience of working with children, young people and families and knowledge of relevant health promotion issues. You must possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships, as well as being adept at maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times.
The successful candidate will be based in the Rugby hub and work from different community locations. You will work closely with other team members to support overall service delivery working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of those you serve. The working pattern is all year round. You must possess a full driving license, be able to travel and have access to your own transport.
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and you should share our commitment. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks. We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, gender reassignment, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
Benefits We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual performance / salary review
Closing date: 7th August 2023
Interview date: 14th August 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families across Warwickshire? If so, then we need your help to deliver our highly regarded School Nursing Service.
We are seeking a motivated and solution-focused Family Brief Intervention Worker to join our dynamic and innovative team.
Connect for Health is a school nurse-led service that supports children, young people and their families in Warwickshire. We deliver key elements of the Healthy Child programme, working to identify and meet the health and wellbeing needs of the school-aged population. We aim to give individuals the best start in life and reduce health inequalities.
The Family Brief Intervention Worker (FBIW) role is varied and includes the provision of age-appropriate information and advice to children, young people and families. You will deliver a range of Public Health interventions to support childrens health and wellbeing. Interventions could be delivered on an individual or group basis and are evidence based.
The FBIW role engages with partner agencies to support parent/carers through the Early Help pathway adopting a child centred positive approach. You will make onward referrals where necessary, liaising with a broad range of health professionals to ensure the right support is provided to the child and family. Safeguarding children is an integral part of the role and a high standard of record keeping is required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families across Warwickshire? If so, then we need your help to deliver our highly regarded School Nursing Service.
We are seeking a motivated and solution-focused Family Brief Intervention Worker to join our dynamic and innovative team.
Connect for Health is a school nurse-led service that supports children, young people and their families in Warwickshire. We deliver key elements of the Healthy Child programme, working to identify and meet the health and wellbeing needs of the school-aged population. We aim to give individuals the best start in life and reduce health inequalities.
The Family Brief Intervention Worker (FBIW) role is varied and includes the provision of age-appropriate information and advice to children, young people and families. You will deliver a range of Public Health interventions to support childrens health and wellbeing. Interventions could be delivered on an individual or group basis and are evidence based.
The FBIW role engages with partner agencies to support parent/carers through the Early Help pathway adopting a child centred positive approach. You will make onward referrals where necessary, liaising with a broad range of health professionals to ensure the right support is provided to the child and family. Safeguarding children is an integral part of the role and a high standard of record keeping is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB (Nursery Nurse) or BTEC higher diploma or foundation degree (Assistant Practitioner) or equivalent skills/knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year of post qualification experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Delivery of health advice to children, young people and their families.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of health issues that affect children, young people and their families.
- Child development and understanding behaviours.
- Safeguarding children and adults guidance and legislation.
- Equality and Diversity guidance and legislation.
- Confidentiality, consent and mental capacity.
- Risk taking behaviour and the resulting problems.
- Mental health, emotional health and emotional wellbeing.
- Data Protection guidance and legislation.
- Computer packages including Microsoft Office.
- Ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working outside normal office hours or at different venues on occasion.
- Ability to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Encourages others to express their views, feelings and wishes.
- Full driving licence and access to vehicle.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB (Nursery Nurse) or BTEC higher diploma or foundation degree (Assistant Practitioner) or equivalent skills/knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year of post qualification experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Delivery of health advice to children, young people and their families.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of health issues that affect children, young people and their families.
- Child development and understanding behaviours.
- Safeguarding children and adults guidance and legislation.
- Equality and Diversity guidance and legislation.
- Confidentiality, consent and mental capacity.
- Risk taking behaviour and the resulting problems.
- Mental health, emotional health and emotional wellbeing.
- Data Protection guidance and legislation.
- Computer packages including Microsoft Office.
- Ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working outside normal office hours or at different venues on occasion.
- Ability to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Encourages others to express their views, feelings and wishes.
- Full driving licence and access to vehicle.
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.
