
NHS
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Job role: Health Care Support Worker
Company name: NHS jobs
Job Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £23,396 to £26,011 per year
Job Sector: Health Care
Job reference: B0139-25-0003
Job description
The healthcare support worker role is varied and includes the delivery of the national Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and Health Needs Assessment (HNA) to school-aged children. On a daily basis you will be recording the height and weight of reception and year 6 pupils and entering the details into a specialist IT programme. You will also support children to complete an online health questionnaire. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
The role also involves sharing Public Health interventions with children. This is done via school assemblies, classroom lessons and community events. This requires a person who is able to effectively engage and communicate with school-aged children and school staff.Tailoring your communication to be age appropriate.
Key responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be based in the Stratford Hub and work from different community locations. You will work closely with other team members to support overall service delivery working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of those you serve.
- The working pattern is Warwickshire term time only. The successful candidate will work a minimum of Monday to Wednesday 09.00-15.00hr, however more hours are available if desired. Annual leave will be taken solely during Warwickshire school holidays.
- This role varies from 22.5hrs to 37hrs term time only
- You will have experience of working with children, young people and families and have an interest in health promotion.
- You must possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships, as well as being adept at maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- You must possess a full driving licence, be able to travel and have access to your own transport.
To apply for this job please visit beta.jobs.nhs.uk.