Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated community nursery nurse to work in their 0-19 Early Help Service as an integral part of the wider multidisciplinary team; to provide an effective, high quality service to families.
Main duties of the job
As a community nursery nurse based in the Early Help Team you will be working with children predominantly aged 5 and above and their families to manage their growth and development and to build their skills, whilst also supporting them to manage their health needs in line with the Healthy Child Programme.
You will work in a variety of settings, including the family home and school settings. You will also offer support in both group settings and on an individual basis and in accordance with service need.
About us
Part of the benefits package of working for Hartlepool Borough Council includes the option to remain within the NHS pension (if applicable) or access to the local government pension scheme. We recognize NHS long service annual leave entitlements if applicable. Hybrid working and flexible hours (where appropriate). Additional benefits include car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme, Viv-up portal with a wide range of employee benefits including discount and savings on everyday purchases.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to the health needs assessment of children, young people and their families. Deliver a defined plan of care guided by the School Nurse / Health Visitor/ Locality Manager/ Clinical Lead.
To promote the health and well-being of children, young people and their families, so they may be enabled to reach their full potential and not be disadvantaged through ill health or disability.
Be part of the team in developing, implementing and evaluating programmes including the Healthy Child Programme.
To work with the School Nursing, Health Visiting teams and wider multi-agency team including other partner organisations, with responsibility for providing quality services which promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ level 3 in Early Years or Equivalent
* Baby Massage Certificate
* Training in Nurturing
* Magic 123
* Breastfeeding
* Signs of Safety
* Early Year Foundation Degree or Equivalent
* Knowledge of Healthy Diet and lifestyles
* Sexual health
* Emotional Resilience
* Public Health Screening
Experience
* Evidence of ability to work with a multi-agency team
* Evidence of continual professional development
* Experience of community working
* Experience of working with school age children
* Experience of working within a children's centre
* Experience of working with children, young people and their families
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.
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