Early Years Practitioner - CFHD

Job description

Job summary

We are excited to be advertising for an Early YearsPractitioner to support our Early Child Development Pathway of care inNorth Devon, Exeter, Torbay and South Devon. This vacancy is for 30hours per week with a North Devon base and operating across a countywide pathway.

The Early Child Development Pathway provides assessment, andtherapy plans for children aged 0 to 5 years where there is evidence of possibleor significant delay that is affecting the child in two or more areas of theirdevelopment.

The Early Years Practitioner will be the named and key contactfor family during the assessment period.

The role holder will offer assessment, support and interventionto families.

Main duties of the job

• To observe, record and assess a child's developmental needseither at home or in an educational setting as part of the specialistassessment.
• To support assessment appointments as indicated which may bewithin the home, community based or in the assessment centre.
• To offer home and early years setting visits as indicated togather play-based observations and information as part of the assessmentprocess.
• To offer, in the environment most appropriate for the child,advice support and strategies tailored to the child's specific needs during theassessment pathway.
• To offer support, advice and strategies to families asagreed in the post assessment therapy recommendations and in an environmentmost appropriate to supporting the child's needs.
• To attend and contribute to Team around the family meetingsor safeguarding meetings to share assessment recommendations and strategies.
• To support a caseload of named children within the earlyyears assessment pathway under the guidance of the lead professional forthe Early Years Practitioner team.
• To complete a play-based assessment and recommendations in awritten format as part of the multi-professional assessment outcome.
• To support and offer evidence-based strategies to children.This is under the agreement and guidance of the Lead Professional for the EarlyYears Practitioner team. To actively participate and contribute to learningopportunities within the Early Child Development pathway across the wider CFHDfootprint.

About us

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated toimproving the physical and mental health of children and young people acrossDevon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and youngpeople can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities andproviding specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfillinglives.

Our children andyoung people say

We would like thepeople who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding,patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe andcomfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience tolisten carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff arepositive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal andwithout pressure.

Who we are

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by DevonPartnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists,psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists,physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.

Join us inbeautiful Devon

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty ofopportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the culturalhub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the worldsurfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached JobDescription/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the postin your supporting information from the role requirements or personspecification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached JobDescription/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the postin your supporting information from the role requirements or personspecification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5)
• One of the qualifications below or equivalent:
• BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
• NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Senior Healthcare worker
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care
• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
• Understands the role and remit of a Band 4
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages

Desirable

• Experience of community environment

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5)
• One of the qualifications below or equivalent:
• BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
• NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Senior Healthcare worker
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care
• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
• Understands the role and remit of a Band 4
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages

Desirable

• Experience of community environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address

Children & Family Health Devon

Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road

Roundswell Business Park

BARNSTAPLE

Devon

EX31 3UD

United Kingdom

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