Bryson Charitable Group Hiring for Temporary Child Health Worker at Lisburn BT Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Temporary Child Health Worker

Salary: £10.02 per hour

Reporting to: Family Work Coordinator

Location: Lisburn Sure Start Area

Hours of work: 16 hours per week (Monday – Thursday)

Contract: Commencing 01 September 2022 – 31 March 2023 (Maternity Cover)

JOB PURPOSE:
The role will be to provide Health and Well-Being services, in a sensitive and nondiscriminatory manner, to parents and families with children 0 – 3 yrs living within the Lisburn Sure Start catchment area including the temporary expansion of services into Hilden.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting parents to make informed decisions about their own and their children’s health and well-being. This will include both antenatal and post-natal home visiting, in addition to the delivery of programmes within the Sure Start area.

The postholder will develop strong partnership links with core health visiting and midwifery services. An ability to adapt to change is essential as is the flexibility and a willingness to work across all Bangor Sure Start services, as necessary.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIES

• All staff employed by Bryson Charitable Group has an individual responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children / young people and vulnerable adults that they are responsible for, or come into contact with.

• To contribute to the delivery of services designed to improve the wellbeing and opportunities for children aged 0 – 3 and their families.

• To promote the social, emotional, physical, creative and intellectual development of children and to work in the interest of children at all times.

• To support families, particularly women during the antenatal stages and postnatal stages of pregnancy by visiting them in their own homes or at local venues convenient for the family, to introduce them to and raise their awareness of the services provided to ensure they are able to access these.

• To provide families with programmes, information, advice and guidance and signposting on various issues. These may include: antenatal and postnatal care, nutrition, childbirth, breastfeeding and postnatal depression in a variety of settings on a one to one basis and in groups.

• To identify barriers to accessing services within the local community and contribute to overcoming these barriers for all target and disadvantaged groups.

• To assist in the development of services to support families. Where possible to work alongside other agencies / organisations in the development of initiatives to meet the

Lisburn Sure Start Core purpose.

• To represent the interests of Lisburn Sure Start by attending and contributing to interagency meetings and working closely with colleagues across the locality.

• To design and deliver courses and / or groups, relevant to Infant Mental Health, antenatal and postnatal issues adhering to good practice protocols.

• To encourage and support new mothers with breastfeeding advice in both antenatal and postnatal stages of pregnancy.

• To deliver a supportive and tailored service to children and their families, using the

Outcomes Star Model.

• Work with new parents including young mothers to support the development of their confidence and knowledge in parenting.

• To empower families to engage in support, enabling a person centered solution focused approach to family support where the service user guides the package of support.

• Undertake training sessions and personal research to keep updated with relevant initiatives and health issues. To take responsibility for disseminating information to the rest of the Lisburn Sure Start team through presentations and training sessions.

• To provide feedback as part of the monitoring and evaluation of the service delivery across Lisburn Sure Start and to contribute to quarterly and annual review of the programme.

• To contribute to the Team around the child process to assess and review packages of family support, and to action recommendations for support.

• To support and supervise, when required, volunteers, students and work placements in all aspects of their work within the Family Support Team.

• To create and maintain accurate records of families using Lisburn Sure Start services and monitors them accordingly. This will include using paper and computer based systems.

• To maintain at all times a professional manner and appearance. In particular to observe and respect the confidential and sensitive nature of the work.

• To provide information, advice and guidance as appropriate.

• The post holder will be expected to attend and participate in team meetings and individual supervision sessions and undertake team training and development initiatives.

• To undertake personal professional development and training as appropriate.

• To assist with organizing and running community events in Lisburn Sure Start area as appropriate. Participate in the preparation and organization of health promotion materials, displays and events.

• To participate in the supervision process including the Probationary Review.

• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities of the post as agreed with your Line Manager.

• To be familiar with and uphold the policies and procedures of Bryson Charitable Group especially those relating to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and

Child Protection.

• To undertake any other relevant duties as considered appropriate by the Coordinator or

Management Committee.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Length of Contract: Temporary post commencing 01 September 2022 – 31

March 2023)

Salary: £10.02 per hour

Hours: 16 hrs per week (Mon – Thurs)

Holidays: 12 Statutory days
20 Annual leave days (Pro Rata)

Probationary Period: 6 months

Notice: 1 month

“This post constitutes ‘regulated activity’ under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI)
Order 2007, as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and as such, an individual barred from working with children and young people by the Disclosure and
Barring Service, is prohibited by law from applying for the post”

BRYSON CHARITABLE GROUP SICK PAY SCHEME APPLIES

BRYSON CHARITABLE GROUP PENSION SCHEME APPLIES

BRYSON CHARITABLE GROUP OPERATES A NO SMOKING POLICY – WE THANK YOU
FOR NOT SMOKING DURING WORKING HOURS

ALL BRYSON CHARITABLE GROUP EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO RESPECT AN
INDIVIDUALS RIGHT TO PRIVACY, DIGNITY, CHOICE AND INDEPENDENCE

ALL SOCIAL CARE STAFF WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE NORTHERN
IRELAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME.

ALL BRYSON CHARITABLE GROUP CHILDREN’S SERVICES STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO
COMPLY WITH AN ACCESS NI CHECK PRIOR TO COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT WITH
BRYSON CHARITABLE GROUP

N.B. If a staff member leaves employment within the 6 month probationary period the
£33.00 ACCESS NI fee will be recouped

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Desirable To be tested

• Criteria

Qualifications QCF Level 3 in Child Care, Education, Early ✓ On

Years Application
Form

Education 5 GCSE’s, including English Language and ✓ On
Mathematics at grade C or above Application

Form

One year’s paid employment / unpaid ✓ On experience working with children and Application
Experience families Form

Experience of working with families both ✓ antenatal and postnatal

Personal Qualities Clean drivers’ license, access to transport ✓ On and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the Application vehicle and driver Form

Skills and Aptitudes Skills – e.g. Communication, Observation, ✓ At Interview

Report Writing and Record Keeping

Ability to maintain confidentiality and a sensitive approach to people in need

Ability to communicate, liaise and cooperate with families

Mission and Values The candidate must respect the vision, mission and core values of Bryson
Charitable Group.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Salary: £10.02 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application deadline: 26/08/2022
Reference ID: F/TCHW/L/109