Job overview
This post holder will work as part of the safeguarding and children in care team delivering allocated evidence based interventions to children and young people in the safeguarding and children in care arena. You will work as part of a skill mix team ensuring excellent communication with children, young people, colleagues and external agencies.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact details provided.
Main duties of the job
To support the Safeguarding and Children in Care Public Health Nurse in the delivery of the commissioned 6-19 model for Safeguarding and Children in Care. To be professionally accountable and responsible and adhere to and apply the Trust standards. Making Every Contact Count to enable the opportunistic delivery of consistent and concise healthy lifestyle information.
Safeguard and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm by working to relevant safeguarding legislation, multi-agency policies and procedures and work within local Safeguarding Children Partnership Multi Agency Child Protection Procedures.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing – we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Safeguard and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm by working to relevant safeguarding legislation, multi-agency policies and procedures and work within local Safeguarding Children Partnership Multi Agency Child Protection Procedures.
- Apply the principles of the Solihull approach in all work undertaken with children, young people and families.
- Apply the Best Start in Life principles where applicable.
- The post holder will ensure inter-agency/ professional partnership working between services, statutory and voluntary organisations to facilitate integrated approaches in meeting the needs of children.
- Implement planned programmes of care following assessment by Band 5&6 practitioners.
- Working in partnership with parents, carers and partner agencies in a variety of settings to help them create an environment where children and young people can develop and learn.
- Work in partnership with children, young people, parents and carers to build on their skills so wellbeing, resilience and life opportunities are promoted.
A full list of duties can be found in the job description which can be accessed at Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Childcare qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Tier 2/skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, Tier 2/skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sandpiper House, Brook Street, Selby, YO8 4AL
