Job Description
Job summary The Starting Well 0-19 Service are looking to appoint a permanent, part time Starting Well Nursery Nurse. Post holder will be expected to work flexibly within the Northwich and Winsford 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 of 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. 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. 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. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that 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 inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following 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. 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