Assistant Practitioner

The post holder will work as part of the children's community health commissioned service within 5-19 services. Under the direction and supervision of 5-19 team contributing to the provision of high-quality services for children young people, parents, carers and families working within the framework of the Healthy Child Programme and Best Start In Life priorities. Being pro-active in delivering the national and Public Health agendas in response to identified health and social need, working in partnership with other agencies to meet agreed standards, objectives, and statutory requirements. Main duties of the job To support the 5-19 team in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring services are provided within the tiered model approach - building community capacity, universal, universal plus and universal partnership plus. Contribute to the development, delivery and reporting of health promoting activities within a variety of settings. Deliver evidence based early intervention program's to support children, young people and families e.g., emotional health, healthy lifestyles, risk taking behaviour, health promotion Signpost and provide information for parents and young people, communicating information in an understandable form to parents, children, and young people.

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both written and verbally.
• Ability to relate to people of different backgrounds.
• UK driving licence
Desirable
• Childcare qualification.
• Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations.
Person Specification Requirements Essential
• NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both written and verbally.
• Ability to relate to people of different backgrounds.
• UK driving licence
Desirable
• Childcare qualification.
• Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations.
  
  Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!


• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.