First Steps Worker Airdrie, Scotland
Job description
NHS Lanarkshire have an exciting opportunity for a First Steps Worker to join the team at Airdrie Health Centre.
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro rata.
Working as part of the midwifery teams. The First Steps worker will provide intensive support to targeted vulnerable families (pre and post birth, up to 6 months old) The support will take place primarily within the families’ own home with the main aim of empowering these families to provide the best possible start for their children in their earliest years and beyond. Environment and parenting practice that are safe, healthy and nurturing will be encouraged and supported.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Professional child care or health care knowledge acquired through SVQ/ HNC level or demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable children and families
Experience of working in a community, hospital or education setting
Be able to work independently or within a team liaising with colleagues as required
Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential
It skills
Knowledge of relevant national and local policies and processes
Commitment to ongoing personal development
Driving license
Informal enquires regarding the post will be welcomed by [email protected]
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact [email protected] stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
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