Job summary
Are you looking to work in a service dedicated to improving the lives of children with disabilities and their families?
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and skilled communicator to join our multi-agency team in Hackneyto work as a Key Worker for children with high care and complex needs.
The post holder will need to have a recognised Professional qualification to degree level or equivalent (in a relevant Health, Social Care or Educational Field) and a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience, at least half of which should be with children.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking someone who can assist families to;
- link services together,
- provide a single point of contact in relation to a child with high care needs for family and professionals alike.
- Ease access for families through the range of services available nationally and locally.
- Support families at a time when they are coming to terms with their child's difficulties
The post holder will also assist in the training of other professionals to take on key working roles.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised relevant Professional qualification to degree level or equivalent in a relevant Health, Social Care or Educational Field.
- Evidence of successful completion of post graduate specialist short courses equivalent to Diploma relevant to the specialism:
- Membership of relevant professional associations/ special interest groups.
Desirable
- Certificate in European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or willing to attain qualification.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with families who may be in crisis and resistant to professional input
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to resolve administrative and support problems and reply to correspondence on behalf of team members.
- Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise.
- Ability to supervise and mentor other staff
- Ability to use a range of computerised packages, including Word, Excel, Power Point, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail and Internet.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- oKnowledge of locality of City & Hackney.
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post-graduate experience including experience of working with children
- Experience of working in a community health, social care or educational setting
- Evidence of in -depth experience in specialist area including active networking with other specialists regionally and nationally
Desirable
- Experience working with and understanding health inequalities
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to children's services
- In depth knowledge of legislation relating to provision and organisation of children's services
- In-depth knowledge of role of other professionals and services.
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Database management knowledge.
- Appointment Management
- Dealing with sensitive information
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and self-motivated, enthusiastic with a commitment to working as part of a team.
- A commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Desirable
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised relevant Professional qualification to degree level or equivalent in a relevant Health, Social Care or Educational Field.
- Evidence of successful completion of post graduate specialist short courses equivalent to Diploma relevant to the specialism:
- Membership of relevant professional associations/ special interest groups.
Desirable
- Certificate in European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or willing to attain qualification.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with families who may be in crisis and resistant to professional input
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to resolve administrative and support problems and reply to correspondence on behalf of team members.
- Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise.
- Ability to supervise and mentor other staff
- Ability to use a range of computerised packages, including Word, Excel, Power Point, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail and Internet.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- oKnowledge of locality of City & Hackney.
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post-graduate experience including experience of working with children
- Experience of working in a community health, social care or educational setting
- Evidence of in -depth experience in specialist area including active networking with other specialists regionally and nationally
Desirable
- Experience working with and understanding health inequalities
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to children's services
- In depth knowledge of legislation relating to provision and organisation of children's services
- In-depth knowledge of role of other professionals and services.
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Database management knowledge.
- Appointment Management
- Dealing with sensitive information
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and self-motivated, enthusiastic with a commitment to working as part of a team.
- A commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Desirable
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
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).
