DBS3394 Healthy4Life Assistant
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
07/09/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/09/2018 23:59
Salary:
£18,672 - £19,819 pa
Employment Location:
Any location within North Tyneside
Further Information
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Healthy 4Life Team within the 0-19 Children’s Public Health Service based at North Tyneside Council. The successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary team including a public health nurse, a Dietitian and sport and leisure staff to provide the service which supports families and children to achieve and maintain weight loss. The team assess and recruit families, deliver a 10 week practical programme of lifestyle and physical activity education and maintain contact to help support long term change. The post holder will work closely with the team to recruit and retain families and will maintain direct contact with them in the long term.
You will support delivery of the practical education sessions and will assist with general administration duties including sending written correspondence and inputting data. The post holder must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to relate to families who have very different and sometimes complex needs. You should have experience and confidence working with children in a community setting and delivering group sessions. The post holder will have an awareness of safeguarding policy and procedures and understand the importance of escalating safeguarding concerns. Additional physical activity and nutrition qualifications and food hygiene certificate would also be desirable.
The hours are full time and you must be prepared to be flexible working into the evening and also at weekends to meet family and business needs. The post holder will be required to travel to a number of venues across North Tyneside.
Support and supervision will be given to assist you in carrying out your duties and to ensure you maintain professional development.
Essential criteria: GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Helen Fenwick PHN 0-19 Children’s Public Health Service North Tyneside Council on 01916437454.
Closing date for applications is the 23rd September 2018.
Interviews will be held on the 8th October 2018.
Please be advised that this position will require an Enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.