Support Worker, Community Health

Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:
  Allington Clinic Ipswich IP4 4ER
  with additional clinic in Hardwick Children’s Centre Bury St Edmunds IP33 2PW
  - Community Based
• Salary: 28,598 - 33,699 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours:
  
  18.5 hours per week
• Contract:
  
  Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with continence needs? Suffolk County Council is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our Enuresis Service team. If you have recent experience supporting children and young people with Enuresis and complex continence issues and you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can have a real impact across Suffolk this could be the opportunity for you.

Working closely with families you’ll help implement evidence-based care plans, promote independence and support continence management for children aged 5-18 throughout the county (excluding Lowestoft and Waveney).

As a Support Worker in the Enuresis Service you will play a vital role in improving continence outcomes for children and young people across Suffolk. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering assessments and reviews for children receiving continence products ensuring their needs are met effectively.
• Supporting the coordination of paediatric product provision and responding to continence-related queries from Children and Young People services.
• Providing mandatory continence training across Suffolk.
• Promoting prevention, early intervention and positive behaviour change through solution-focused approaches.
• Managing and prioritising your own caseload, formulating and reviewing individual care plans and developing resources to support their implementation.
• Supporting families to implement care pathways in line with clinical governance frameworks.
• Safeguarding children and young people through effective multi-agency working, including participation in safeguarding meetings and contributing to assessment processes.

This role focuses on health promotion, early identification of needs and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. You’ll work closely with families to encourage behavioural changes that lead to healthier lifestyles applying solution-focused approaches to bring about meaningful improvements.

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with children and young people with Enuresis and other continence needs.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• A genuine passion for learning and improving outcomes for children.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

Please contact Susie Mawson (she / her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or emailing.

Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 – Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

• Tell us about your experience working with children and young people who have Enuresis and other continence needs. How have you supported their care and development?
• Describe any training you’ve undertaken related to the assessment and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunctions and how this has contributed to your continued professional development.
• Share your experience of working as a support worker within a team. What approaches have you found effective in developing your role and contributing to team success?
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