Project Worker 1
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,354.00 to £30,827.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dagenham, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnardo's |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22330 |
Summary
Project Worker 1 - Community Nursery Nurse
Barking and Dagenham Children and Families Health Service (Universal 0-19).
NELFT delivers the Healthy Child Programme in partnership with Barnardo's.
We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and experienced Community Nursery nurse to join our service.
Our teams are fully integrated consisting of Health Visitors, School Nurses, Community Staff nurses, Clinical Support Workers, Community Nursery Nurses and Administrators.
If you want to make a difference to families within the community then this role is for you?
Nursery Nurse role
To work with families using a variety of interventions, to identify needs and to achieve positive outcomes. Delivered in family homes, clinics, family hubs and schools.
To work with parents/carers providing support on nutrition and development
To work co-operatively with children's services, Education, health agencies and other community-based services.
Undertake developmental and health reviews of children and young people at key stages of their life.
To work within a fully integrated health team, being target focused on ensuring that the most vulnerable children can access our support.
To work one to one with families within the family home and clinic setting.
Community Nursery Nurses to work alongside local schools offering drop-in advice sessions.
Skills required for working in an integrated team
To work in an empowering way to develop self-confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing within families.
To work autonomously whilst still remaining part of the team.
To work with community partners such as schools and family hubs in the delivery of local services within Barking and Dagenham.
To work in line with both NELFT & Barnardo's policies & procedures
To promote both NELFT & Barnardo's values
Visit www.nelft.nhs.uk to see the great work that is already happening within Barking and Dagenham.
Essential requirements for the role
Qualification mandatory for practice - NVQ Level 3/NNEB (Modules to have covered Child Development)
Enhanced DBS for working with vulnerable children
Experience of working with children and young people within community/care settings
Able to establish a rapport and build respectful, trusting, honest and supportive relationships
Able to observe and recognise child, young person or family's behaviour, understand its context and respond to concerns about developmental or behavioural changes.
This role is based in Barking and Dagenham, the Community Nursery Nurse will be required to move around the borough as directed by Team Leaders.
If you feel you have the skills to support our service then please do apply, completing your application with as much details as you can and include any relevant qualifications.
For further details regarding this position please contact: Service Manager, Emma Colby (emma.colby@barnardos.org.uk) we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Barking and Dagenham Children and Families Health Service (Universal 0-19).
NELFT delivers the Healthy Child Programme in partnership with Barnardo's.
We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and experienced Community Nursery nurse to join our service.
Our teams are fully integrated consisting of Health Visitors, School Nurses, Community Staff nurses, Clinical Support Workers, Community Nursery Nurses and Administrators.
If you want to make a difference to families within the community then this role is for you?
Nursery Nurse role
To work with families using a variety of interventions, to identify needs and to achieve positive outcomes. Delivered in family homes, clinics, family hubs and schools.
To work with parents/carers providing support on nutrition and development
To work co-operatively with children's services, Education, health agencies and other community-based services.
Undertake developmental and health reviews of children and young people at key stages of their life.
To work within a fully integrated health team, being target focused on ensuring that the most vulnerable children can access our support.
To work one to one with families within the family home and clinic setting.
Community Nursery Nurses to work alongside local schools offering drop-in advice sessions.
Skills required for working in an integrated team
To work in an empowering way to develop self-confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing within families.
To work autonomously whilst still remaining part of the team.
To work with community partners such as schools and family hubs in the delivery of local services within Barking and Dagenham.
To work in line with both NELFT & Barnardo's policies & procedures
To promote both NELFT & Barnardo's values
Visit www.nelft.nhs.uk to see the great work that is already happening within Barking and Dagenham.
Essential requirements for the role
Qualification mandatory for practice - NVQ Level 3/NNEB (Modules to have covered Child Development)
Enhanced DBS for working with vulnerable children
Experience of working with children and young people within community/care settings
Able to establish a rapport and build respectful, trusting, honest and supportive relationships
Able to observe and recognise child, young person or family's behaviour, understand its context and respond to concerns about developmental or behavioural changes.
This role is based in Barking and Dagenham, the Community Nursery Nurse will be required to move around the borough as directed by Team Leaders.
If you feel you have the skills to support our service then please do apply, completing your application with as much details as you can and include any relevant qualifications.
For further details regarding this position please contact: Service Manager, Emma Colby (emma.colby@barnardos.org.uk) we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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