Job summary
Have you ever wanted to work within the community ?
Ever thought about a career in health promotion and support for children and families with children under the age of 5?
Want to make a difference to life outcomes for all children ?
Look no further and read on, this could be the role for you !
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 30-12-2025
Main duties of the job
As an effective member of the 0-19 team, with a focus on 0-5 years, the communitynursery nurse will support with delivery of the healthy child programme to a definedpopulation. Using an evidenced based and needs led service, the post holder willoffer packages of care in a variety of community settings, which include child healthclinic, home, early years settings and children's centres.
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
Assist in the delivery and planning of programmes/activities either with individual parents/carers or groups of parents/carers which aim to strengthen their attachment and knowledge to improve outcomes for children.
Assist in the planning and delivery of programmes and activities to meet the service specific targets identified, such as; breastfeeding promotion, smoking cessation, obesity/healthy eating, parenting programmes, speech and language, family health promotion activities, school readiness, and developmental assessments.
Work in partnership with parents/carers, families and multi-disciplinary colleagues to maximise service delivery and to maintain effective relationships and communication.
Support families in accessing advice and guidance regarding childcare and child-related information
Support by information sharing as required for Child Protection case conferences and core group meetings adhering to the Local Safeguarding Childrens Board Policies and Procedures.
Safely maintain confidential, professional records which are accurate, relevant, up to date and legible. E.g. Child Protection/Early Help Assessment
Provide direct support and guidance to identified families in their homes or community locations and the promotion of their health and wellbeing
Working in collaboration with the Health Visitor and partner agencies e.g. Flying Start Childrens Centre to provide a safe and effective service to children and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the delivery and planning of programmes/activities either with individual parents/carers or groups of parents/carers which aim to strengthen their attachment and knowledge to improve outcomes for children.
Assist in the planning and delivery of programmes and activities to meet the service specific targets identified, such as; breastfeeding promotion, smoking cessation, obesity/healthy eating, parenting programmes, speech and language, family health promotion activities, school readiness, and developmental assessments.
Work in partnership with parents/carers, families and multi-disciplinary colleagues to maximise service delivery and to maintain effective relationships and communication.
Support families in accessing advice and guidance regarding childcare and child-related information
Support by information sharing as required for Child Protection case conferences and core group meetings adhering to the Local Safeguarding Childrens Board Policies and Procedures.
Safely maintain confidential, professional records which are accurate, relevant, up to date and legible. E.g. Child Protection/Early Help Assessment
Provide direct support and guidance to identified families in their homes or community locations and the promotion of their health and wellbeing
Working in collaboration with the Health Visitor and partner agencies e.g. Flying Start Childrens Centre to provide a safe and effective service to children and their families.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BTEC / NVQ 3
- Child protection training
- Additional training in child development
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience of supporting children and their families
- Evidence of ongoing training and personal development
- Able to undertake autonomous and independent working
- A sound knowledge of issues around confidentiality
Desirable
- Community experience
- working as part of a 0-19 team
skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Awareness of the role of the health visitor and school nurse.
- Knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Outlook or SystmOne
Desirable
- Knowledge of social exclusion and multi-cultural issues
- Presentation skills
- record keeping system
Safeguarding
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BTEC / NVQ 3
- Child protection training
- Additional training in child development
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience of supporting children and their families
- Evidence of ongoing training and personal development
- Able to undertake autonomous and independent working
- A sound knowledge of issues around confidentiality
Desirable
- Community experience
- working as part of a 0-19 team
skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Awareness of the role of the health visitor and school nurse.
- Knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Outlook or SystmOne
Desirable
- Knowledge of social exclusion and multi-cultural issues
- Presentation skills
- record keeping system
Safeguarding
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment
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).
