Job summary
To carry out delegated duties independently, following an assessment by the Health Visitor (HV) caseload holder, in client's homes and community settings with objectives agreed with the caseload holder.
To work with families to create quality play and learning opportunities for pre-school children.
To screen the growth and development of pre-school children in line with the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) using evidence-based tools.
To deliver evidence-based group programmes for parents and their children with professional supervision and support, in order to ensure fidelity to the defined programmes of intervention.
T To work using the Stockport Family Model of restorative practice, by ensuring assessments and interventions are carried out with the family in a collaborative way.
To contribute to and support supervised contact sessions with the allocated contact supervisor, when the need arises for a family with whom they are working.
To undertake home visits alone or with a colleague.
To carry out any other work deemed appropriate to the role in consultation with line manager.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral member of the Stockport Family Service to promote the health, learning and development of children through a variety of interventions and strategies delivered in the home and community settings such as Start Well Hubs, Satellite Hubs , Health Centres and Nurseries. The post holder will work with partners to ensure that services are coordinated and that groups/activities provided will meet the needs of children under five and their families
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work effectively within the team and across all agencies as required, optimizing outcomes for families.
To carry out quality development assessment using the ages and stages questionnaire.
To work with administrative staff to plan the child development assessment sessions.
To participate in providing community experience for new members of staff or other personnel.
To provide a safe, secure, inclusive and stimulating environment in community settings and to establish an effective and collaborative relationship with parents/carers.
To support the development and delivery of high quality, play based opportunities and childcare as appropriate, ensuring such opportunities conform to the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
To plan, facilitate and evaluate play development programmes for individual children and their families, following assessment by the HV, to enable the child and family to benefit from wider play and learning opportunities.
To support parents/carers in developing their childs Speech , language and communication through evidence based programmes.
To take part in parenting programmes in accordance with the Healthy Child Programme in order to support families in their parenting role. Advise and assist parents in developing their parenting skills individually or in groups.
Plan and coordinate health promotion sessions as required.
To work closely with the Start Well team leader and Health Visiting team to identify and work with families who require support and deliver the agreed menu of interventions.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work effectively within the team and across all agencies as required, optimizing outcomes for families.
To carry out quality development assessment using the ages and stages questionnaire.
To work with administrative staff to plan the child development assessment sessions.
To participate in providing community experience for new members of staff or other personnel.
To provide a safe, secure, inclusive and stimulating environment in community settings and to establish an effective and collaborative relationship with parents/carers.
To support the development and delivery of high quality, play based opportunities and childcare as appropriate, ensuring such opportunities conform to the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
To plan, facilitate and evaluate play development programmes for individual children and their families, following assessment by the HV, to enable the child and family to benefit from wider play and learning opportunities.
To support parents/carers in developing their childs Speech , language and communication through evidence based programmes.
To take part in parenting programmes in accordance with the Healthy Child Programme in order to support families in their parenting role. Advise and assist parents in developing their parenting skills individually or in groups.
Plan and coordinate health promotion sessions as required.
To work closely with the Start Well team leader and Health Visiting team to identify and work with families who require support and deliver the agreed menu of interventions.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Early Years qualifications or above
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and families under 0-5
- Experience of delivering evidenced based interventions
- Experience of assessing children's learning and development
Desirable
- Experience working in a family home and working independently
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Health Child program or the Early Years foundation stage
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of Family Hubs and other government initiatives within Early Years
Skills
Essential
- Assessment of Early years development
- Communication skills
- Ability to work in a team or independently
Desirable
- Working with Children with Special Educational needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Early Years qualifications or above
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and families under 0-5
- Experience of delivering evidenced based interventions
- Experience of assessing children's learning and development
Desirable
- Experience working in a family home and working independently
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Health Child program or the Early Years foundation stage
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of Family Hubs and other government initiatives within Early Years
Skills
Essential
- Assessment of Early years development
- Communication skills
- Ability to work in a team or independently
Desirable
- Working with Children with Special Educational needs
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).
