Overview
Are you passionate about supporting children’s health and wellbeing? We are looking for a dedicated and organised School Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic screening team within Oxford Health’s 0-19 Children’s Public Health Service. The role is to provide support for 0-19 CYP Public Health Service by implementing the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme through delivering the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), vision screening, and supporting Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) in a variety of settings.
Working thirty hours per week, term time only, in the East of Oxfordshire and surrounding areas within the county. This would be an ideal part-time role for someone seeking to work during school term times, with a typical schedule of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, five days per week, but flexible to accommodate a working pattern that suits both the candidate and the service.
Applicants must have a full, valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Responsibilities
- Carry out vision and NCMP screening in primary schools, following established protocols.
- Liaise with schools to schedule screening visits and manage appointment logistics.
- Maintain accurate records and manage documentation related to screening outcomes.
- Escalate concerns appropriately and seek support when needed.
- Support local team with wider public health tasks where appropriate.
Qualifications
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Confidence in working independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality screening.
- Willingness to learn and apply training effectively.
- A caring and professional approach to working with children and families.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
- NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Lease car scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Mental Health First Aiders.
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply).
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
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