Newham Council
Clinical Support Worker- Children's Health 0-19 Service
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Clinical Support Worker- Children's Health 0-19 Service
£32,535 - £33,987 per annum inclusive of the high cost area supplement
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.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
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
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, please contact;
Natasha Van Der Linde Natasha.Vanderlinde@newham.gov.uk
Please note shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email within two weeks of the advert closing date, so please ensure you check your inbox and junk folders. This advert may close early due to a high volume of applicants.
Please view JD here https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/11226/clinical-support-worker-jd-updated-in-november-2025
closing date: 9th August 2026
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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.
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location