Job summaryFixed Term 18 MonthsCommunity Health Worker with Health Visiting team, Public Health Nursing - TeignbridgeDo you have an interest in making a difference to the health and wellbeing of children?If you have a QCF or equivalent qualification or NVQ 3 Foundation degree (Childcare related) or equivalent and would like to join a progressive, forward thinking and innovative Public Health Nursing team; we would love to hear from you.We currently have a vacancy in Teignbridge with full time (37.5)hours available.Other positions are available within Public Health Nursing across Devon-please see our other adverts for those roles on Devon Jobs!Main duties of the jobThe Community Health Worker supports families with children aged 0-8 years by working with them in clinics, groups, and the home setting. They also support families with their childs development by carrying out the 1 and 2 1/2 year development review. Community Health Workers integrate with the Health Visitor and School Nurses to support with the whole family assessment; as well as supporting parents with behaviour management, toilet training, sleep management and targeted episodes of care as directed.Youll have a passion for working with children, a comprehensive understanding of childrens safeguarding and a knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and wider public health agenda.The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the qualities in the person specification and be committed to their on-going professional development to ensure quality in the delivery of care is maintained.About usBenefits- Employee Assistance Program- Local Government Pension Scheme- Development Opportunities - Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme- Flexible working within service hoursWe are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.This role requires a DBS disclosure.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesChildren in Care Council, 2016We need workers who think about how they treat us. This means workers who treat us fairly and who show us they care. We dont want to be labelled and we should be treated like normal people; dont look down on us.Workers need excellent communication skills, this includes listening skills. Our workers need to be able to listen to our views, ask how and what we are feeling and make sure they understand what we are saying by checking back with us. We expect our workers to demonstrate that they respect us and our experience in real ways by not taking phone calls during meetings, and by writing down what we say and talking in short simple language.Finally, we expect our workers to work hard for us. This means doing what they say they will do, sticking to promises and not making excuses. We expect our workers to respond promptly to us. and provide up to date contact details, especially for out of hours. It is important that workers build good relationships with us and are flexible and willing to change their view and always do what is best for us.Job Purpose:The Community Health Worker works as part of the public health nursing team in providing preventative and supportive health care to children young people and their families. The post holder works under the supervision of a Specialist Public Health Nurse or Team Leader with a defined population. As part of the public health nursing team the post holder collaborates with a wider multi-disciplinary team in offering public health services to the community. The work takes place in a variety of settings, including home, clinic, schools and community venues.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Main duties and responsibilities:The principle responsibility of the post holder it to support the delivery of universal services and targeted interventions to address health inequalities. The service will be offered within the framework of national and local targets including the Healthy Child Programme.Working in partnership to provide appropriate advice and support to families in accordance with evidence based practice under the supervision of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN).Signposting families to supportive services e.g. Childrens Centres and services provided by the local authority or the voluntary sector. Maintain clear and accurate records as per standards and guidelines, ensuring clear analysis and outcomes for the child.Support and promote breast-feeding, good infant feeding practices, good nutrition, dental care, and smoking cessation Communicates effectively with people who may themselves have communication difficulties, including willingness to seek out and use resources to help those whose first language is not English or those with sensory or learning difficulties.Able to communicate effectively and helpfully with people who may be distressed or angry, for example, may be asked to support families where there is a child with special needs.Communicates in such a way as to empower, motivate and/or support individuals, families and other members of staff, judging which approach is most likely to be effective in addressing the current health need or situation.Able to recognise situations where service users require advice and help from the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, for example, need for family reassessment, complex evolving family health needs, or child protection, thus ensuring safe practice.Able to use relevant equipment eg: electronic scales and measures of length and height, and interpret result. Refers measurements that are outside normal parameters.Where appropriate, manages and maintains equipment, eg: ensuring servicing of scales at the required intervals.Has due regard to efficient and effective managements of resources, eg: accurate prediction and maintenance of supplies, informing line manager of any difficulties encountered.Organises delegated workload to meet priorities of client care, making efficient use of time and travel.Organises and supports service delivery within health and community settings. e.g. child health clinics, National Childhood Measurement Programme in schools, Healthy Child Programme.Keeps a daily electronic diary containing accurate record of work content and travel.Initiate and participate in data collection, research, audit, surveys and service user feedback Participating in supervision and annual appraisals which will help you to reflect on your work, understand your objectives and monitor your progress towards achieving them.Using continuing professional development to consolidate, update or improve clinical skills.Please click the attachment on the right hand side to see the full Job Description and Person Specification.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialEvidence of continuing professional development.Ability to work as a reflective practitioner.Group and family work.Child Protection awareness.DesirableKnowledge of services for children and families.Experience in delivering health promotion.Experience in assessing child development.QualificationsEssentialQCF or equivalent qualification e.g. NNEB /CACHE/ BTECH Diploma (2 year full time course) or NVQ 3 (Child care related) Foundation degree or equivalent.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDevon County CouncilAddressTeignmouth HospitalMill LaneTeignmouthDevonTQ14 9BQEmployer's websitehttps://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)