School Health Care Assistant

Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children, young people and their families in the community, as part of a new team delivering high quality care, to children aged from 0-19 yrs, in line with the Healthy Child Programme?

This is a part time role for 30 hours, 5 days per week, term time only post in Oxford city covering the Summertown, Headington, Kidlington and surrounding areas. This role will include travelling between schools to deliver the vision screening and the National Child Measurement Programmes (NCMP) in primary schools as part of a team. You will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to work alongside experienced health care practitioners in a variety of settings.

The role will also include working with school aged children and families to support health related issues under the supervision of trained nurses.There will also be the opportunities to deliver Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) in educational establishments.

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible people with good computer skills to work with our digital programmes.

We are able to offer this term time role, with a complete training and induction programme.

Main duties of the job

You will be based at Jordan Hill (OX2 8EJ). You will work with the 0-19 team in the City North locality and may support additional localities. The role involves working in partnership with children, young people, families, primary care, schools and statutory and voluntary services and other partner agencies to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve health outcomes.

You will deliver the NCMP and vision screening programmes to the primary schools within a specified area, including uploading and inputting data into digital systems.

Delivering and supporting PSHE in primary and secondary schools.

The role will require you to adhere to safeguarding and lone working policies.

You will work in partnership with other agencies and develop, participate and maintain interagency networks.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Murray House

Jordan Hill Business Park, Banbury Road

Oxford

OX2 8TA

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Murray House

Jordan Hill Business Park, Banbury Road

Oxford

OX2 8TA

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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