Job summary
Have you ever thought about what skills and experience you could offer . Then look no further , your future career could be with the Health visiting and school nursing team working as a Healthy Child Programme Assistant .
We are looking for a self motivating , confident person with excellent communication and personal skills to join our team , providing support and guidance to children and their families in the Bedfordshire area.
So if you have a passion for improving lives and outcomes for babies and children then apply today
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 04-12-2025
Main duties of the job
To be an active member of the multi-professional 0-19 team, supporting the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme across Luton and Bedfordshire.
Perform delegated clinical tasks independently e.g. weighing and measuring babies in clinic and at home, undertake growth measurements in schools for the National Childhood Measurement Programme, complete newborn bloodspot testing.
Provide care for children and families as directed by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses or other members of the team and feedback the findings from this contact to the accountable caseload holder.
Provide individualised and group support to families to encourage and support breast feeding and appropriate weaning when required.
Carry clinical and other equipment short distances using light to moderate effort, e.g. infant / child weighing scales when necessary.
Offer support to individuals to enable them to access other services and organisations.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act in a manner that is courteous, polite and considerate at all times.
Contribute to the delivery of a high standard of care.
Perform delegated clinical tasks independently e.g. weighing and measuring babies in clinic and at home, undertake growth measurements in schools for the National Childhood Measurement Programme, complete newborn bloodspot testing.
Provide care for children and families as directed by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses or other members of the team and feedback the findings from this contact to the accountable caseload holder.
Provide individualised and group support to families to encourage and support breast feeding and appropriate weaning when required.
Carry clinical and other equipment short distances using light to moderate effort, e.g. infant / child weighing scales when necessary.
Offer support to individuals to enable them to access other services and organisations.
Work with clients who first language may not be English using interpreting services, when appropriate
Organise health promotion displays and materials for the public health nursing team.
Contribute to effective communications and working relationships within the team and partner agencies including childrens centres.
To be able to identify own areas of professional and personal development.
To work as an independent practitioner when assessed as competent to deliver packages of care.
Plan and organise own clinical/ non clinical responsibilities to ensure effective use of time.
To build professional rapport with service users and their families, communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
To communicate effectively with all professionals concerned with the familys care.
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To report effectively to the team on child and familys progress against the care plan in place.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional Standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act in a manner that is courteous, polite and considerate at all times.
Contribute to the delivery of a high standard of care.
Perform delegated clinical tasks independently e.g. weighing and measuring babies in clinic and at home, undertake growth measurements in schools for the National Childhood Measurement Programme, complete newborn bloodspot testing.
Provide care for children and families as directed by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses or other members of the team and feedback the findings from this contact to the accountable caseload holder.
Provide individualised and group support to families to encourage and support breast feeding and appropriate weaning when required.
Carry clinical and other equipment short distances using light to moderate effort, e.g. infant / child weighing scales when necessary.
Offer support to individuals to enable them to access other services and organisations.
Work with clients who first language may not be English using interpreting services, when appropriate
Organise health promotion displays and materials for the public health nursing team.
Contribute to effective communications and working relationships within the team and partner agencies including childrens centres.
To be able to identify own areas of professional and personal development.
To work as an independent practitioner when assessed as competent to deliver packages of care.
Plan and organise own clinical/ non clinical responsibilities to ensure effective use of time.
To build professional rapport with service users and their families, communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
To communicate effectively with all professionals concerned with the familys care.
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To report effectively to the team on child and familys progress against the care plan in place.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional Standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (GCSE Grade A-C, Level 2 Functional Skills or Level 2 Key Skills or ESFA approved equivalent)
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role
- Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development.
Desirable
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Knowledge of IT packages such as Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of social exclusion and multi-cultural issues
Experience
Essential
- Good inter-personal and communication skills
- Evidence of time management skills with the ability to prioritise and work effectively
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under supervision
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural and emotional needs
Desirable
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Experience of working/volunteering in health and/or social care
- Experience of working/volunteering with children or young people
- Experience of safeguarding procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (GCSE Grade A-C, Level 2 Functional Skills or Level 2 Key Skills or ESFA approved equivalent)
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role
- Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development.
Desirable
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Knowledge of IT packages such as Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of social exclusion and multi-cultural issues
Experience
Essential
- Good inter-personal and communication skills
- Evidence of time management skills with the ability to prioritise and work effectively
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under supervision
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural and emotional needs
Desirable
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Experience of working/volunteering in health and/or social care
- Experience of working/volunteering with children or young people
- Experience of safeguarding procedures
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).
