Job Description

Role Introduction

Do you have a passion for working with children and families? Are you a motivated, enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication skills? If so then why not come and join our progressive, innovative and forward-thinking 0-19 Service as a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW).

We have a well-established and supportive team of HCSWs, who strive to deliver the best possible care primarily to the school aged population across Leeds. Your role will include supporting the delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme and vision screening in primary schools. No two days will be the same and you will need to have an adaptable approach as you will work with different children in diverse schools across the city. The role is continually evolving and will offer you exciting development opportunities including supporting other interventions across the Service such as assisting with our HENRY programme delivery, undertaking set for schools reviews and working with young carer and oral health initiatives.



Alongside 0-19 colleagues and partner agencies, you will demonstrate effective team working and excellent communication skills; you will have an understanding of key child developmental milestones, awareness of safeguarding issues and an ability to promote healthy lifestyles.

A typical working week could include: measuring and recording of the height and weight of Reception and Year 6 pupils in primary schools across the city; undertaking distance vision screening to Reception aged children; facilitating a Community Clinic outside of school hours; undertaking set for school record reviews; signposting to other key services; completing referrals as appropriate; inputting and sharing data; liaising with parents/carers to offer support and guidance.

This role is term time only - Monday to Friday. Why not join us for your next exciting career move - as we develop the role to reflect the changing dynamic of our work with families across the city. #ItStartsHere

For more Information about this Job, please contact -

Sara Waters

Clinical Team Manager

07514721566

sara.waters7@nhs.net

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.


We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.