Child Health Development Worker York, England
Job description
City of York Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join our 0-19 Healthy Child Service. We are looking for an innovative and forward-looking Child Health-Development worker with a passion for delivering good outcomes. If you feel this could be you then we want to hear from you.
Working with the Health Visitors, Public Health Team Leader and Public Health Practice Educators you will support the delivery of delegated parts of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme to children, young people and their families with particular focus around the first 1001 days of a child’s life. You will focus on promoting health, preventing ill health, identifying health needs and recognising unmet health needs through use of evidence-based practice.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Qualified to NNEB; or Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years; or NVQ Level 3 in Early Year and Education; or NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education; or Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development. Or any recognised Level 3 Children and Young People qualification.
- Knowledge of child health and development 0-19 including but not limited to: attachment and bonding; nutrition; oral health; vision and hearing, school readiness; parenting support; continence; emotional well-being; adolescence.
- A range of community or child health related experience with children 0-19 years old and their families.
The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Claire Pilgrim, Healthy Child Service Team Leader, [email protected] or on 07887992103
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service
Closing date: Sunday 25 June 2023 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Monday 10 July 2023
