Clinical Support Worker- Children's 0-19 Health Service

Clinical Support Worker

£32,535 - £33,987 per annum inclusive of the high cost area supplement. This is a fixed term position for 1 year.

This post may attract a market supplement to facilitate salary alignment with current equivalent AfC pay grade if applicable.

About Us

Newham is a vibrant and diverse borough with one of the youngest populations in London. With over 86,000 children and young people living in the area, our ambition is to ensure every child enjoys the same opportunities and life chances as their peers across the capital

In 2021, Newham’s 0–19 Children’s Health Service was inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and proudly received a rating of Good across all areas.

The Children’s Health Information Service (CHIS) Team forms a foundational part of the 0–19 service delivery.

Newham 0-19 health service have a continual commitment, working towards improving the lives of Children and Young People in the Borough. Please see below links for various health education films the service has produced with the support, and showcasing our Super Star Service users.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxBNTudWyCw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK85GXs3qVo

The Children's Health 0-19 service had their CQC inspection in 2021 and rated Good in all areas.

The Job

As a Clinical Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care across the borough. Working alongside the Skill mix of Health Visitors, School Nurses, Registered Nurses, Nursery Nurses, and other skilled professionals, you’ll help assess health needs and contribute to services that make a real difference to individuals and the wider community.

You’ll work flexibly across Newham’s diverse localities—including Children’s Centres, Health Centres, GP practices, schools, and from home—ensuring services are accessible and responsive to local needs.

This is a hybrid administrative role within the Children’s Health 0–19 Service. The postholder will support the coordination and delivery of services across the team.

You will be required to accompany members of the Health Visiting, and School Health teams as needed, assisting in the delivery of services across various settings, including health centres, GP practices, schools, and community venues.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a forward-thinking, integrated health and social care service that puts children and families first. You’ll be supported by a committed team and have access to ongoing development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

About You

Are you passionate about supporting children and families in your community? Join our dynamic Children’s Health 0–19 Service as a Clinical Support Worker, where your contribution will help shape healthier futures across the London Borough of Newham.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll work closely within the 0-19 service to deliver high-quality care and support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Being the first point of contact
• Support health assessments and clinics across a variety of community settings in Newham, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services for children and young people aged 0–19.
• Playing a key administrative role within the Children’s Health Information Service (CHIS) Team, ensuring smooth and secure exchange of clinical data and handing of sensitive health records
• Collecting and inputting essential health data that informs service planning and identifies local health needs for children and young people aged 0–19.
• Using clinical systems, administrative IT systems, email and internet use.
• Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
• You will be required to accompany members of the Health Visiting, and School Health teams as needed, assisting in the delivery of services across various settings, including health centres, GP practices, schools, and community venues.

Our Offer

We recognise that delivery of quality services to the community depends on a healthy, well-motivated workforce, we are therefore able to offer;

• Genuine management support: A commitment to our HEART values and behaviours (Honesty, Equality, Ambition, Respect, Together)
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Money matters:
• Generous local government annual leave allowance
• Subsidised leisure passes
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Learning & Development: Support to take up advanced clinical training and wider workforce development package to enhance your skills. Clear competency and career progression framework. Access to smart technology.

Contact

For further information, CHIS Team Coordinator

Please note shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email within two-four weeks of the advert closing date, so please ensure you check your inbox and junk folders.

Please view JD here

Closing date 4/1/26

IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.