Children

Children in Care Nurse

Job Introduction

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people? At HCRG Care Group, we're offering a wonderful opportunity to join our Children in Care Team within the Essex Child and Family Well-Being Service in North East Essex.

As a Children in Care Nurse, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our community, aged 0-19 years. With your expertise, you'll ensure their health needs are met through statutory health assessments and by attending statutory reviews, fostering their well-being and resilience.

This is more than a job; it's a chance to grow in your career with dedicated support and training from the Named Nurse for Children in Care. You'll develop specialized knowledge, skills, and competencies in the field, helping you to truly make a difference.

Please note the start date for this position will be from 4th January 2027.

Interviews will be held on 7th and 9th October

Please call Lisa Gooding, Named Nurse for Children in Care on for more information about this exciting role.

Main Responsibility

Core Responsibilities

Care Delivery: Lead and support statutory health assessments, ensuring sensitive, age-appropriate care that respects choice, culture, and diversity. Partnership Work: Collaborate with safeguarding teams, social care, foster carers, and other agencies to promote the health and well-being of children in care. Health Coordination: Oversee health reviews and assessments, ensuring timely completion and adherence to contractual agreements and legal frameworks. Clinical Expertise: Deliver evidence-based, high-quality nursing care to support healthy lifestyle choices and improve health outcomes for children in care.

Key Activities

Conduct holistic health assessments and attend multi-agency meetings. Support access to appropriate health services within the community and secondary care. Escalate concerns to the Named Nurse for Children in Care as needed. Provide clinical guidance to colleagues while maintaining accountability standards..

Training and Supervision

Support and deliver safeguarding and Children in Care training initiatives. Participate in appraisals, supervision, and reflective practice to support colleagues. Contribute to training evaluations and implement improvements.

Governance and Policy

Assist in policy dissemination, case discussions, and monitoring of significant events. Contribute to audits and the development of safeguarding processes.