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Position reference: 50110785/50116168/50110759
Directorate: Public Health & Communities | Service: 0-19 Public Health Nursing
Salary : £35,412 - £38,220 pro rata
Working Arrangements : Monday to Friday day time working hours
Hours per week : various
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .
See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits
Closing date : 05/09/2025 a t 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check
If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent 0-19 Public Health Nursing team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
* We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
* Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
* If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
* We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
* There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities .
* Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About The Post
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Safer Communities team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
* We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
* Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
* If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
* We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
* There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities .
* Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About The Post
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious, innovative, energetic, friendly, and high achieving 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service (PHNS) wh ere we are focussed on p lacing local people at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who are keen to be involved in the transformation and delivery of Public Health Nursing Services across Barnsley. The post holder will work in collaboration with others to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families, support ing the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme across the Borough,
About You
To join us you need to be a first level Registered Nurse (RNA, RNMH, RNC, RNLD) or Midw ife and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. We are particularly keen to receive applications from nurses and midwives who have experience of working in areas such as mental health, sexual health, working with children, young people and families and working in the community. You will be able to understand the needs of children and young people to assist you in u ndertak ing clear and detailed assessments at both individual and community level including assessment of health needs and identifying risks. You will work alongside health visiting and school nursing teams and contribute towards delivering the Healthy Child Programme and providing specific targeted interventions as well as delivering health promotion and public health activities. We are seeking individuals who are motivated, enthusiastic and who are passionate about wanting to support the provision of high-quality services that improve s outcomes for children, young people, families, and communities. You will be a strong team player who is able to respond creatively to new challenges and ways of working. Your ability to plan and prioritise your own workload and the ability to travel to a range of venues and settings is essential.
Why it’s great to work in Barnsley
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. Our 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service is rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. We offer a full induction programme, and excellent training packages to enable you to have the right skills to do your job, including regular supervision to help you recognise your continued professional development needs and support you to achieve your potential.
We recognise that our greatest asset is our employees, which is why for successful nursing candidates we will recognise your NHS continuous service for the purposes of annual leave and sickness absence, and you can continue to access the NHS Pension Scheme if you are an existing scheme member.
We offer working conditions that are flexible and agile that support good life work balance. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. There is so much happening in our thriving Borough and your talent, and skills will help make Barnsley a place of possibilities.
For further details please contact Sam antha Foxton, Practice Education Lead
Mobile: 07552 863851 email SamanthaFoxton@barnsley.gov.uk or
Tracy Letchford Service Manager Mobile 07720031 384 email tracyletchford@barnsley.gov.uk
Please note interviews will take place on Friday 3 rd October 202 5
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Public Health Nurse Job Profile.pdf
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile HIGH.pdf
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Why work for us?
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CV's are not accepted for this role.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"
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