Job summary
Are you a reliable, organised, self motivated person, looking for a role working with children and young people?
Do you want a role which can offer you part time hours, flexibility and a term time only contract?
We are looking to recruit a School Health Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team here in Bracknell and can offer a 26 hour working week, term time only.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Bracknell School Nursing team to deliver the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) to children in Reception year and Year 6. You will require excellent organisational skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication and a passion for working with children and families whilst being able to adapt to continuing change.
Your work base will the The Rowans Childrens Centre however the majority of your time will be spent in the schools you are visiting.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver the National Child MeasurementProgramme (NCMP) for children in Year R and Year 6
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- You must be able to work without direct supervision and manage your own workload
- A degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
- Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Karen Jacobs on 07823 551367 or email karen.jacobs@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- You must be able to work without direct supervision and manage your own workload
- A degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
- Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Karen Jacobs on 07823 551367 or email karen.jacobs@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working with children or in a primary/nursery school setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with children of all abilities and ages
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Good organisational skills
- Good oral and written skills
- Ability to manage own work
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Car driver who holds current driving licence
- To have use of own car for work purposes
- work purposes The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working with children or in a primary/nursery school setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with children of all abilities and ages
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Good organisational skills
- Good oral and written skills
- Ability to manage own work
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Car driver who holds current driving licence
- To have use of own car for work purposes
- work purposes The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
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.
