Job summary
Closing Date: 27.07.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 28.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 15.08.25
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
A very rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Health Care Support Worker to join our fantastic and expanding team and develop into the role of Child Development Assistant (CDA)
The Child Development Service (CDS) serves children with complex needs, physical or neurodiversity and their families in the Bradford district. We are a team made up of Doctors, Nurses Preparation for adulthood coordinator and practitioners, and Child development assistants. The team work collaboratively alongside other agencies, striving to provide an excellent service for children and young people (CYP) and their families. As a team we work closely with families in order to ensure that the specific health needs of the CYP are met through assessment and the formulation of individualized treatment plans which promote independence. Additionally, our expert team signpost to the appropriate support of outside agencies and organisations, including social care and the voluntary sector.The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be trustworthy and professional, and have the ability to use available resources to provide a consistent and safe service to the children and families of the Bradford district,
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high quality services in relation to the CDS. To help organise and participate in assessments and reviews in the clinic setting, to work closely with children and families coming to the CDS, and to liaise and communicate with professionals and agencies involved with the service.
This will involve various health assessment procedures, and will also include providing play and activities during clinic sessions.
An important part of the role is contributing towards the assessment of children and their needs based on the post holder's knowledge and experience of working with children with complex health, physical and learning needs.
The post holder will need to be highly organised, able to work without direct supervision, and be an excellent communicator, with the ability to support the team in the day to day operation of the services they provide.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached person specifications and job description for a detailed description of the main responsibilities of the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached person specifications and job description for a detailed description of the main responsibilities of the role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with complex needs/ disability
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care/need e.g. patient monitoring
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills (e.g. ability to type and word process to an acceptable standard)
- Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Ability to plan/organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
- Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
- Motivation, reliability and ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability
Desirable
- Experience with manual handling
- Experience of using EPR
- Experience of record keeping and documentation, or willingness to learn
- Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Awareness of the SEND Code of Practice.
- Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
- Has a good understanding of the job role.
Desirable
- Ability to carry out and report on observations/tests
Qualifications
Essential
- Care certificate (or willingness to undertake in a timeframe as outlined by the trust)
- Minimum NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent in Childcare
Other Requirements
Essential
- Professional appearance in accordance with Trust policy
- Demonstrates an ability to provide good customer service
- Motivation and commitment to provide a high standard of care
- Able to work flexibly across the working week
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with complex needs/ disability
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care/need e.g. patient monitoring
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills (e.g. ability to type and word process to an acceptable standard)
- Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Ability to plan/organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
- Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
- Motivation, reliability and ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability
Desirable
- Experience with manual handling
- Experience of using EPR
- Experience of record keeping and documentation, or willingness to learn
- Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Awareness of the SEND Code of Practice.
- Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
- Has a good understanding of the job role.
Desirable
- Ability to carry out and report on observations/tests
Qualifications
Essential
- Care certificate (or willingness to undertake in a timeframe as outlined by the trust)
- Minimum NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent in Childcare
Other Requirements
Essential
- Professional appearance in accordance with Trust policy
- Demonstrates an ability to provide good customer service
- Motivation and commitment to provide a high standard of care
- Able to work flexibly across the working week
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.
