19 Oct
NHS
Cambridge
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and caring individual who is passionate about child development.
Cambridgeshire Community Services (CCS) and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and have a vacancy for an Assistant Practitioner to join our skill mix team; working with families and children aged 0-5 to deliver the Healthy Child Programme.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives in Cambridgeshire.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Practitioner you will focus on promoting the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families using an early help and partnership approach at every opportunity and contribute to improving health outcomes.
Families you will work with may include those with mental health difficulties, disabilities, and complex additional needs.
An Assistant Practitioner will:
- Have an NVQ Level 3 Child Development qualification, or equivalent
- Have a sound understanding of child development
- Be able to work independently as well as in teams alongside Health Visitors
- Be confident giving advice and support to families, for example around toileting and behaviour
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery,
then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Date posted
16 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-CCYP-6679666
Job locations
The Peacock Centre
351 Mill Road
Cambridge
CB1 3UG
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the caseload holder in the management and delivery of care to clients autonomously. Duties may include:
Building on existing assessment of families needs and deliver packages of planned care with no direct supervision
To provide and receive complex and sensitive child related information from health and social care staff.
To decline referral if not appropriate which requires excellent negotiation skills and appropriate sign posting
Support to clients with more complex/additional needs
To demonstrate ability for motivation and behaviour change with children and families enabling self-efficacy, resilience and strength based relationship
To recognise and report any health and safety or risk issues
To write records in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with Cambridgeshire Community Services Record Keeping Policy
To independently carry out specified assessment and intervention as allocated and discussed with the Health Visitor/ School Nurse and using own initiative and experience to modify according to the clients needs
To hold own caseload with support from Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) for those families with planned packages of care
To hold a special interest role and support other staff within the locality and service
To promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
To contribute to the care of all clients, ensuring safety and dignity at all times
To be aware at all times of the needs of client groups and to promote and encourage positive health choices
To plan and manage own day to day tasks which may include organisation of health education events Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the caseload holder in the management and delivery of care to clients autonomously. Duties may include:
Building on existing assessment of families needs and deliver packages of planned care with no direct supervision
To provide and receive complex and sensitive child related information from health and social care staff.
To decline referral if not appropriate which requires excellent negotiation skills and appropriate sign posting
Support to clients with more complex/additional needs
To demonstrate ability for motivation and behaviour change with children and families enabling self-efficacy, resilience and strength based relationship
To recognise and report any health and safety or risk issues
To write records in a concise,
accurate and timely manner in line with Cambridgeshire Community Services Record Keeping Policy
To independently carry out specified assessment and intervention as allocated and discussed with the Health Visitor/ School Nurse and using own initiative and experience to modify according to the clients needs
To hold own caseload with support from Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) for those families with planned packages of care
To hold a special interest role and support other staff within the locality and service
To promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
To contribute to the care of all clients, ensuring safety and dignity at all times
To be aware at all times of the needs of client groups and to promote and encourage positive health choices
To plan and manage own day to day tasks which may include organisation of health education events
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development or equivalent
Desirable
- Foundation degree in relevant area of study, Achievement of Care Certificate or willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Building professional relationships with parents/carers
- A comprehensive and sound awareness of children and young people's development
- Understanding of Healthy Child Programme
Desirable
- Experience of working with families in the community
- Working with or an awareness of multidisciplinary agencies
- Public health / health promotion experience and knowledge
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good communication/ interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyse information and use reasoning skills to assess client's needs
- Robust IT skills and clear record keeping
- Ability to prioritise and plan workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision and to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate group work with young people / parents / carers
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development or equivalent
Desirable
- Foundation degree in relevant area of study, Achievement of Care Certificate or willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Building professional relationships with parents/carers
- A comprehensive and sound awareness of children and young people's development
- Understanding of Healthy Child Programme
Desirable
- Experience of working with families in the community
- Working with or an awareness of multidisciplinary agencies
- Public health / health promotion experience and knowledge
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good communication/ interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyse information and use reasoning skills to assess client's needs
- Robust IT skills and clear record keeping
- Ability to prioritise and plan workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision and to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate group work with young people / parents / carers
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