Job summary
As aSchool health support workeryoull be working closely with our friendly and dedicated School Nurses, following our policies and procedures, to help deliver theHealthy Child Programme (519). Together, well support schools, families, and children/young people, helping them to grow, learn, and thrive.
As part of Wiltshire Childrens Community Services, youll work both within our team and across partner organisations, building positive relationships and making a real difference in the community.
Your role will include:
Carrying out vision, hearing, and growth checks for children starting school
Supporting theNational Child Measurement Programme
Delivering engaging health promotion activities and interventions for pupils in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
This is a role where your care, patience, and enthusiasm can have a lasting impact on childrens health and wellbeing.
This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week) term-time only opportunity that is based in Chippenham and the surrounding areas (rural). Driving to schools across the patch is required and therefore a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.
Main duties of the job
In the role ofSchool health support worker, youll help support childrens health and wellbeing in schools across Wiltshire. Youll carry out growth, vision, and hearing screening for eligible pupils, following national and local guidance, and will be confident using LogMAR vision and audiology tests. Youll also contribute to the National Child Measurement Programme, working closely with schools to ensure smooth delivery.
Youll work independently in school settings, following School Health Nursing standards, while maintaining positive relationships with staff and encouraging participation in screening programmes. Youll manage your own workload, keep accurate records, maintain equipment, and submit data on time.
Alongside screening, youll deliver health promotion activities and small-group interventions, as directed by School Nurses, and support the wider School Nursing Team when needed. Youll use IT systems to record activity, communicate effectively with colleagues and partner agencies, and ensure resources are used efficiently.
Safeguarding will remain central to your work, and youll keep your knowledge up to date through training, meetings, and supervision. Youll also welcome student observers to the role, adapt to changing needs in the service, and play an active part in team discussions and quality improvement.
For a full list of role responsibilities and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
07 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,486 to £26,155.50 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/40134/17512
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1BN
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1BN
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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