NHS

Starting Well Nursery Worker


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Pay25,147.00 - 27,596.00 / year
LocationChester/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9373-24-0626?language=en&page=1127&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The Starting Well 0-19 Service are looking to appoint multiple Starting Well Nursery Workers.

      Post holder will be expected to work flexibly within the Chester & Rural District and if needed support colleagues across districts.

      The post holders must have access to transport as commuting for community contacts in family homes and within the many Starting Well Children's Centres venues is essential.

      The role will support a new way of working where discreet pieces of work are delegated to a Starting Well Nursery Worker by our Health Visitors - to ensure the right level of support for each family at the right time.

      Main duties of the job

      Post holders would become part a unique integrated service, supporting delivery of key elements of the Health Child Programme to Cheshire West and Chester Children, Young People and their Families (CYPF) on behalf of Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS foundation trust (CWP).

      The successful candidates should be able to provide accurate advice and support that enables children, their families and carers to maximise their health, wellbeing and potential to learn and lead in clinical activity such Open Advice Clinics and Developmental checks. The post holders are expected to manage discreet allocation in relation to parenting support with key topics being toilet training, bedtime routines and mealtimes.

      It is essential that candidates demonstrate a commitment to multi agency/collaborative and integrated team working.

      About us

      CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

      Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

      We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

      CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

      To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

      We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

      Date posted

      21 June 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 4

      Salary

      £25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      373-CYP1211

      Job locations

      Starting Well - Chester

      Carlisle Road, Blacon

      Chester

      CH1 5DB


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

      Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

      CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

      Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

      The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

      If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

      We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.

      All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).

      Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

      New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

      CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.

      Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

      If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

      Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

      Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

      CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

      Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

      The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

      If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

      We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.

      All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).

      Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

      New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

      CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.

      Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

      If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

      Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NNEB or
      • Level 3 BTec National Diploma in Early Years awarded by Edexcel or
      • NVQ Level 3 in Early Year and Education (NVQEYE) or
      • NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education (*NVQCE) or
      • Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development (*CCLD)

      Desirable

      • Baby massage

      Knowledge and Expertise

      Essential

      • Weaning and nutrition
      • Child development
      • Behaviour management
      • Play and development
      • Attachment and bonding
      • Safety

      Desirable

      • ECDL/IT skills
      • Health promotion

      Experience

      Essential

      • Recent experience of working with children/ families
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NNEB or
      • Level 3 BTec National Diploma in Early Years awarded by Edexcel or
      • NVQ Level 3 in Early Year and Education (NVQEYE) or
      • NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education (*NVQCE) or
      • Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development (*CCLD)

      Desirable

      • Baby massage

      Knowledge and Expertise

      Essential

      • Weaning and nutrition
      • Child development
      • Behaviour management
      • Play and development
      • Attachment and bonding
      • Safety

      Desirable

      • ECDL/IT skills
      • Health promotion

      Experience

      Essential

      • Recent experience of working with children/ families

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Additional information

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Starting Well - Chester

      Carlisle Road, Blacon

      Chester

      CH1 5DB


      Employer's website

      https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Starting Well - Chester

      Carlisle Road, Blacon

      Chester

      CH1 5DB


      Employer's website

      https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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