Job summary
**Please note that this post will close once sufficient applicants have been received so may closed before the advertised closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible**
The post holder will work as part of the Neurodevelopmental Pathway Service, aimed at improving the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other linked comorbidities across the city, both pre and post diagnosis. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a new team of dedicated staff.This post will play a key role implementing interventions to promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and the families affected by Autism, ADHD and other comorbidities. The post will assist the team in providing additional support for any child or young person pre and post Autism and ADHD diagnosis. They will be a main link for children within the Autism and ADHD pathway, working as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team who will positively represent the needs and rights of children and young people in promoting equality.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in co-ordinating clinical and educational support including group sessions to support all staff, families and professionals.
About us
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you want to Be Part of Our Team and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you want to Be Part of Our Team and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in a child or young adult related subject or equivalent
- Evidence of literacy / numeracy skills [GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Community experience within a similar role
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Excellent IT skills/ability to navigate electronic health records.
- Ability to manage own workload and know when to report concerns
- Competent and confident in the importance of the safeguarding agenda
Desirable
- Design and development of standard and bespoke data reports
- knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to engage effectively and compassionately with a wide age range of children, young people and their carers
- Able to demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from diverse social and cultural groups
- Able to demonstrate a passion for improving the health needs of Children with Neurodevelopmental conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in a child or young adult related subject or equivalent
- Evidence of literacy / numeracy skills [GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Community experience within a similar role
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Excellent IT skills/ability to navigate electronic health records.
- Ability to manage own workload and know when to report concerns
- Competent and confident in the importance of the safeguarding agenda
Desirable
- Design and development of standard and bespoke data reports
- knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to engage effectively and compassionately with a wide age range of children, young people and their carers
- Able to demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from diverse social and cultural groups
- Able to demonstrate a passion for improving the health needs of Children with Neurodevelopmental conditions
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).
