Job summary
We are expanding our Respiratory Team and have an exciting new opportunity for a Family Support Worker (Band 4).
This is an innovative role at Birmingham Children's Hospital which will be working closely with a range of professionals, and will be supported by an experienced, well-established team.
This role may suit someone who is seeking a new fixed term contract or a potential secondment opportunity within the Trust / NHS.
Main duties of the job
The Respiratory Team care for patients with various Respiratory conditions. A significant proportion of the patients live in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation.A key part of the Family Support Worker role will be to guide and support the families in areas such as; social care support, referrals, financial/ benefits advice, along with signposting to appropriate community and social resources.The post holder will have the opportunity to network with other Family Support Workers and Social Workers across our NHS Trust.Previous experience in support work and advising on social care, referrals etc. is desirable. It is essential to have a child health, social care or equivalent and relevant qualification.
The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours across 5 or 4 days (minimum) per week., (Monday - Friday). There will be a requirement for some onsite working during clinic days and to attend ad-hoc home visits. There is also the potential for home working, once trained in the post, which can be discussed at interview stage.
Please refer to the attached job description / person specification for more information prior to submitting an application. For further questions or informal discussions please contact susanfrost1@nhs.netInterviews will be held on Tuesday 8th August. We look forward to hearing from you.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in child health and social care or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 3 counseling course or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working with families in need
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge and experience working with children, young people and families with respiratory disease
Skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements and decisions of straightforward, or a range of situations, complex or highly complex of facts or situations and make some analysis
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Able to use Microsoft IT and email
- Competent in the use of IT and NHS systems and programmes
- Able to document in electronic and written patient records
- Able to manage own workload and time
- Ability to work under pressure
- Prioritise and effectively time manage clinical and other responsibilities
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in child health and social care or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 3 counseling course or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working with families in need
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge and experience working with children, young people and families with respiratory disease
Skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements and decisions of straightforward, or a range of situations, complex or highly complex of facts or situations and make some analysis
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Able to use Microsoft IT and email
- Competent in the use of IT and NHS systems and programmes
- Able to document in electronic and written patient records
- Able to manage own workload and time
- Ability to work under pressure
- Prioritise and effectively time manage clinical and other responsibilities
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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