Early Years Family Practitioner
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Our aim is to promote the long-term health and wellbeing of young children and their families by following the national Healthy Child Programme (Pre-birth to 5 years). This includes universal contacts to all families and more intensive targeted support to those who have been identified as having vulnerability factors or for whom there are acknowledged risks including safeguarding concerns.
You will be managed as part of the Health Visiting team and all activities will contribute to the overall delivery of the commissioned Health Visiting Service.
Main duties of the job
Activities undertaken will include workingin partnership with the named Health Visitor in delivering aspects of the Universal Healthy Child Programme as well asassistingin the assessing of a familys needs and providing an agreed package of care. Partnership working with other members of the Public Health Nursing Service as well as with other agencies will be key to successful working.
About you:
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- The Healthy Child Programme.
- Health related topics such as child development, starting on solid food, behaviour, attachment.
- Understanding of safeguarding.
- Microsoft word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
- Demonstrated experience of universal and targeted work.
- Experienced working with a range of families from different backgrounds.
- Experienced in observing and reporting child development and behaviours.
Desirable
- Breastfeeding and Baby Friendly Initiative.
- Report writing.
- Experience in facilitating groups.
- Previous community experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see role profile for full details
- BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years Or
- CACHE Diploma in Child care and Education, Level 3 -2 year course. Or
- NVQ/SNVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education Or
- NNEB Diploma
Desirable
- See Role Profile for full details
About the employer
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because thats who were doing it for the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, youll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. Its all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Please visit SBC Career page for details on ourRewards and BenefitsourVision and Values page and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they dont meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, wed love to hear from you.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
Previous Applicants need not apply.