Children and Young People's Support Worker
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG2 4PJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9826-PCUC-6287 |
Summary
Job Purpose To support in the delivery of universal public health promotion, supporting the health and well-being of babies and children and their families in Nottingham City. Provide additional clinical support to the Childrens Public Health 0-19 Nursing service by contributing to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (DH, 2023). Deliver public health services to families in the home, clinic settings and community groups. Dimensions To work under the direction of a Clinical Service Manager, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse and other team members and be integral to the Childrens Public Health 0-19 Nursing Service. The post holder will work as part of a geographical skill mix team to support the delivery of high-quality public health services to children and their families in Nottingham City. Organise and complete delegated work effectively. Undertake other duties as may be required for maintenance of an effective and efficient service. Key Responsibilities Quality and Performance Undertake universal Healthy Child Programme developmental reviews and deliver public health messages as delegated. Ability to contribute towards achieving Key Performance Indicators. Support the delivery of groups and clinics e.g., Baby Clinics, Breastfeeding group, First Foods and Milk to Meals groups. To undertake, assess and record growth measurements of babies and children, during developmental reviews and National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). Providing universal healthy lifestyle information as required. To be flexible as required in supporting the Childrens Public Health 0-19 Nursing Service across the City. Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required within the remit of the role. Support the skill mix team to maintain an appropriate learning environment to meet the educational and developmental needs of new starters, student nurses and other learners as required. Support in health promotion activities in all settings e.g., during health promotion weeks throughout the year. To undertake referrals to specialist services under the direction of the lead practitioner. To maintain contemporaneous healthcare records using SystmOne in line with local and national and policies and procedures. Work using own initiative within the limitations of the role; always promoting high quality care and Nottingham CityCares Values and Behaviours. Professional Work in accordance with Nottingham City Local Safeguarding Childrens Board procedures. Provide and receive routine information, orally, in writing or electronically in line with Nottingham CityCare policy and abiding by legal requirements. Complete all appropriate records/documents in a clear, accurate and timely way, participating in reporting processes and audit processes as necessary. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload under the supervision of senior members of the team. To demonstrate empathy, compassion, and the ability to reassure. Be sensitive to the needs of children, young people and their carers who may have communication problems, where English is not the first language or understanding is limited, identify appropriate resources to optimise understanding for parents/carers and children. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Maintain an accurate electronic diary in accordance with lone working policy and adhere to mobile working guidance. At all times ensure that own actions support and promote equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, the public and colleagues within the health care environment. To always conduct yourself in a professional manner during the undertaking of your work. To dress in accordance with Nottingham CityCare Partnership policies. To uphold Nottingham CityCares Values and Behaviours. Knowledge, Training and Experience To attend mandatory and essential training sessions as defined by Nottingham CityCare Partnership. To understand CityCare policies and procedures related to your clinical role. To attend safeguarding supervision on a regular basis in accordance with Nottingham CityCare Partnership guidelines. To receive annual review and personal development planning to promote achievement of individual, team and organisational objectives. Complete a comprehensive competency package through observation, reflection and supervised practice.