Public Health Support Worker 0-19

Job summary

Are you looking for a role working directly with children with a term time only contract then this could be the role for you. An exciting new role has been created within the 0-19 Children and Young People Public Health Service for an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to join the team to deliver the National Child Measurement Programme.

The right candidate will work as part of a friendly and supportive team that delivers high quality public health interventions that promotes and improves the health of children, young people and their families.

Informal discussion welcome please contact Hanna New Thrive and Achieve Specialist Lead on: 07385398151

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of the 0-19 CYP PHS, regularly without supervision, to support Public Health Service delivery.

To plan alongside Administrative staff and deliver a high quality and efficient screening programme to pupils in primary schools across the locality, meeting specified targets determined nationally and locally

To act as a vital team player in the National Child Measurement Programme; coordinating booking and visiting schools to measure Reception and Year 6 children, including inputting data

To provide support to Public Health Locality Practitionersto deliver high quality, effective health services in order to meet the health needs of the school age population

To support the delivery of public health/ health promotion activities

To work with children, young people and families in a non - judgemental manner in order to promote health outcomes

Where appropriate making referrals following Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.