Family Health Worker

Working across a variety of settings the Family Health Worker will deliver planned episodes of targeted support to families in their own homes. The Family Health Worker will also complete universal developmental reviews in clinics and nurseries. The Family Health Worker will faciliate Child Health Clinics; completing growth measurements and providing parents and carers with advice and support relating to health promotion topics.

To plan and undertake home

visits to deliver an episode of care, as delegated and assessed by the Health Visitor or School Nurse in response to identified need.

The Family Health Worker will work in partnership with families, health professionals and

other agencies as required.

The Family Health Worker will have the ability to communicate and liaise clearly and

effectively with clients, colleagues and a variety of agencies within

community settings and base.

Be

competent to undertake delegated activities within the Healthy Child Programme,

utilising appropriate tools when assessed as competent to do so for universal

families.

To

identify deviations in normal child development and refer to the Health Visitor responsible for delegation and plan of care.

In

response to identified Public Health need (local and national directives)

delivering and evaluating individual, clinic and group activities. Utilising

evidence based approaches to target individuals and groups.

Within own competencies and knowledge, implement identified packages of care

that empower and meet client need and address service requirement, reviewing

effectiveness of specific activities as they proceed and modify

appropriately.

To

have knowledge of and act in accordance with local child protection policies

and procedures.

To

practice in accordance with the standards, protocols and policies which have

been agreed by Livewell Southwest, demonstrating knowledge of them and how to

access them.

The

post holder is required to comply with all infection control policies.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Qualifications

Knowledge

Skills

Experience