Sirona care & health CIC

School Health Assistant

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Job summary

As a School Health Assistant (SHA) you will work within the School Nursing Service as part of a skill mix team.

SHA's support the delivery of integrated, evidence-based services for children and their families, with a focus on prevention, promotion, and early intervention.

You will mainly work in schools but may also work in other community facilities. The role is based in a variety of localities across BNSSG all working alongside School Nursing Teams and other members of the Public Health Nursing Service.

You will deliver Sirona's Public Health Nursing Service vision engaging with transformation programmes to support change. You will be required to work in partnership with children, young people, families, and schools to deliver a variety of evidence-based interventions that promote the health of children aged 5 to 19.

You will work as part of a team and may work alone with regular supervision, and there will be times when you may access additional support or provide additional support to colleagues.

The School Nursing service is an innovative and progressive service, and this role requires a flexible, warm and reflective practitioner committed to ongoing development of their skills and knowledge in order to maintain the excellent standards of the service.

We have 3 vacancies: 1 x 18.75hrs, 1 x 20hrs permanent positions and 1 x 18.75hrs fixed term contract until 22nd July 2026.

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). This involves arranging dates with schools, completing the measuring of children's height and weight and subsequent follow up in line with the national programme . This is with support and supervision from service leads.

To participate in the planning, organisation, delivery, and evaluation of health promotion activities that includes any agreed as part of the local healthy weight pilots.

To adopt a partnership approach with children, young people and families utilising a person centred, psycho-social model of support and use evidence-based information to inform their practice utilising a strength-based approach.

To demonstrate an understanding of trauma informed practice and how this relates to working in partnership with families.

To be responsible for accurate and contemporaneous record keeping in line with local and national guidelines and policy.

To support the local implementation of the Healthy Child Programme and specific public health programmes such as EBI programmes.

To be responsible for planning, delivering, and recording your allocated work and liaising with School Nurse Associates (SNA) School Nurses and other colleagues

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, pro rata (TTO)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

083-7355784-WW

Job locations

Osprey Court

Unit 1 -2, Hawkfield Business Park, Hawkfield Way, Bristol,

Bristol

BS14 0BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ 3 or equivalent in a related subject such as health and social care or childhood studies.
English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent or Functional skills (English and Maths) Level 2
Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

IT and/or administration qualification.

Experience & Skills

Essential

Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills in a range of situations.
Demonstrate an ability to remain focussed on the child and child outcomes when working with families.
Evidence of a clear understanding of the safeguarding role of SHA within a universal service and multi-agency context
Demonstrate knowledge of child development at a level required for the role.
Evidence of ability to work flexibly and be adaptable according to service and service user needs.
Evidence of ability to work autonomously with periodic supervision.

Desirable

Experience of health promotion
Experience working in a similar community role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ 3 or equivalent in a related subject such as health and social care or childhood studies.
English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent or Functional skills (English and Maths) Level 2
Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

IT and/or administration qualification.

Experience & Skills

Essential

Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills in a range of situations.
Demonstrate an ability to remain focussed on the child and child outcomes when working with families.
Evidence of a clear understanding of the safeguarding role of SHA within a universal service and multi-agency context
Demonstrate knowledge of child development at a level required for the role.
Evidence of ability to work flexibly and be adaptable according to service and service user needs.
Evidence of ability to work autonomously with periodic supervision.

Desirable

Experience of health promotion
Experience working in a similar community role.

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.