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Job overview
Central London Community Health Care Trust (CLCH) has exciting opportunities for passionate and committed Clinical Support Worker to join us in Merton. We are looking for candidates with excellent clinical and communication skills to join our 0-19 teams contributing to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. You will help make a tangible difference to people’s lives and enjoy the best that London has to offer on your doorstep.
CLCH welcomes applications from newly qualified and experienced Clinical Support Worker. Some of the benefits of working with CLCH include: outstanding safeguarding support from our safeguarding team and a comprehensive suite of training for staff to support their professional development, and clinical supervision. CLCH also has its own Academy with London South Bank University as an HEI partner. Our annual staff awards celebrate the outstanding contributions made by our staff.
The School Nursing service comprises of a large skill mix team, which is structured to deliver core and targeted health input through the Healthy Child Programme to all school aged children and their families.
Car drivers are desirable but not essential.
This is a FIXED TERM, term-time only role.
If you would like to join our innovative, forward-thinking team and make a difference to the lives of families, children and young people In Merton, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Providing clinical support to the school health team, by undertaking duties as delegated by the Team Lead/School Nurse, in support of the delivery of commissioned school health service.
- Contributing and participating in the delivery of the health promotion programme and National childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP) for the school health service in line with the Healthy Child Programme and local service specifications.
- Contributing to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children and families and safeguarding those at risk.
- To deliver the role in accordance with CLCH Trust values and behaviours.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Basic skills in numeracy and literacy.
- IT skills including Word, Excel.
- Ability to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children
- Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Able to make and record observations of children’s
- Behaviour and development
- Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and put them into practice
- Enthusiastic proactive and motivated, uses own initiative
- Maintains high level of confidentiality
Desirable
- Basic understanding of community health care services
- Presentation skills
- Teaching skills (children, parents)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and families in a formal health, educational or social care setting
- Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years
- Experience of working as a team member and on own
Desirable
- Experience of leading group work
- Experience of working in the NHS
Key Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to travel across Borough using any method of transport.
- Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker for School Health with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in Lavender Steers Mead Children's Centre. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £33262.00 to £36027.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Contract end date - 7 September 2027). The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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