Summary: The Community Nursery Nurse role within the multi-disciplinary team at Dudley focuses on supporting parents and carers while ensuring children’s developmental needs are met through collaborative efforts. The position requires practitioners to track child development, provide health promotion advice, and work in various settings including homes and schools. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in child care, with a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess, treat, and support children with special needs and their families.
• Provide a safe and stimulating environment in various locations including homes, schools, and nurseries.
• Independently carry out developmental reviews assessing cognitive, language, and motor skills.
• Provide feedback to Health Visitors regarding concerns identified during family contacts.
• Support the running of clinics and targeted support groups, facilitating developmental reviews and growth monitoring.
• Offer health promotion and parenting advice to parents and carers.
• Refer families to other agencies such as Speech and Language Therapists and child development specialists.

Key Skills:

• National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB) Diploma in Nursery Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Ability to enable parents and professionals to carry out tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of child development and behaviour support.
• Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with families and professionals.
• Evidence of continued professional development and understanding of public health issues.

Salary (Rate): 29514

City: Dudley

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other