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We're seeking enthusiastic Home Care Support Workers to support children with complex biopsychosocial needs related to excessive weight. You'll help families make positive lifestyle changes while working as part of a multidisciplinary team--including specialist nurses, consultants, dietitians and psychologists--providing support in both clinic and community settings.
Job Responsibility
Support children, young people and families within the Specialist Paediatric CEW Service across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley
Provide healthy eating guidance, health promotion and lifestyle advice
Deliver support in clinics, during home visits and within community settings
Work autonomously, managing your own workload while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
Build effective relationships with families to encourage positive lifestyle changes
Requirements
GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent
GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent
Vocational Award Level 2 in Health
To have or be committed to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care or diploma
To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community/home setting
Worked in a customer facing environment
Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment
Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults
Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills
Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability and work independently
Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time
Ability to deal with conflicting and challenging difficult situations
Calmness and resilience
A Valid driving licence and access to a car with insurance
Nice to have
Worked with children and young people
Experience of working with vulnerable groups
Compliance of Policies and Procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider
Advanced IT skills i.e., Level 2 IT qualification
Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings
Experience of having a caseload or key worker role