Job summary
- Main area
- School Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 381-WC-7239272
- Employer
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- SWB NHS Trust
- Town
- Rowley Regis
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
School Health Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.
Job overview
Sandwell School Health Nursing team are innovative, unique and motivated health professionals. The service engages with children, young people, families and communities in addressing the public health agenda.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our responsive and well established school nursing team as a support worker.
We welcome applications from individuals with experience of working with children and young people. Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health Care and be a car owner/ driver
Main duties of the job
Support workers within Sandwell School Nursing team will work together to support the delivery of public health agenda across Sandwell.
Support workers work together with qualified staff to deliver universal services such as health promotion the national child measurement programme, school readiness sessions, parent drop its as well as delivering targeted support for children young people and families across Sandwell.
Duties will be carried out in a variety of settings including schools, health centres and other community settings within Sandwell, liaising with other disciplines as and when necessary to support the health and well being of the school aged population. To work within school health policies and procedures and within agreed clerical and clinical standards for the School Health Service.
To assist the School Health Nurse with development surveillance
sessions and undertake growth screening on school age children after relevant training and competencies.
To undertake any duties appropriate to the grade, as designated by the
School Health Nurse and maintain accurate, legible records of work and data collection.
To liaise with school age children’s carers in their homes as requested by the School Nurse plus feedback as appropriate and advice by phone to already agreed guidelines through documentation.
Working for our organisation
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails
Person specification
Other
Essential criteria
- Full driving licence
- Access to a vehicle
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience dealing with members of the public
- Relevant experience of using a keyboard and computers
- Relevant clerical experience including filing, completion of records and ordering
- Ability to utilise and update IT clinical records
- Working in a business/professional environment.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 in Health Care or equivalent
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Heidi Ferrier - Hixon
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 612 2974
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