Health Support Worker

Key Duties: To plan creative and effective ways to promote Sure Start to increase new and existing parental participation. To generate ideas, plan, help develop, set up and facilitate groups, programmes, workshops and events to families’ e.g. ante-natal classes, early post-natal groups, events for dads/male caregivers etc. Participate in preparing and organising health promotion resources for Sure Start activity and where appropriate be involved in the evaluation of these activities. To arrange home visits with parents to register and provide support around health promotion. To build relationships with existing parents and encouraging them to become more involved in Sure Start services. To review, on an ongoing basis, the range of needs families require and communicate these to the Line Manager. To maintain accurate records through clear, concise and timely documentation to attain agreed targets. To refer families to other Sure Start/Voluntary/Statutory services where appropriate. To contribute to evaluation reports and other Sure Start reports as required. To maintain absolute confidentiality at all times. To be familiar with and operate within Child Protection Procedures. To promote Sure Start services as and when required. To adhere to Sure Start policies and procedures. Any other duties as required. .

NVQ Level III in Child Care Learning and Development, Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant qualification

2 years' experience working with children under four years old and/or 2 years' experience working with families

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at Grades A-C or Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills

IT Skills with the ability to use Microsoft office packages

Candidates must have access to a form of transport which will permit them to meet the requirements of the post in full

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One year's experience facilitating groups on health-related topics e.g. Walking, Baby Massage, Baby Yoga