Work with York Limited is working with our local authority client to find Health Visitors for work in the York area within the Healthy Child Service team, with an immediate start until October 2026.
The role will involve working within the community and being responsible for delivering a holistic service to young people and their families.
The rate of pay is £22.21 per hour. A variety of hours are available on a temporary basis. Benefits include online weekly timesheets, holiday pay and a workplace pension scheme.
* All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Duties Include
* Being responsible for the efficient delivery of a universal core service, targeted interventions and public health interventions to children, young people and their families.
* Being responsible for the planning and delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, under the leadership of the Healthy Child Service Manager, to ensure the best health outcomes for children, young people and families.
* Utilising evidence based practice to promote holistic care of children and young people from 0-19 years by assessing, implementing and evaluating planned programmes of care to deliver the best health outcomes.
* Working as an autonomous practitioner to undertake routine health assessments and ensure that the health needs of any child are recognised and evidence based care is delivered.
* Supporting children, young people and their families in complex and/or conflicting family situations and taking responsibility for offering appropriate interventions.
You Will Need
* Registered Nurse or Midwife on part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
* Hold part 3 NMC registration (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor).
* Be up to date with all relevant training.
* Be able to work to tight timescales and deal with conflicting demands, priorities and take appropriate action to remedy issues as they arise.
* The ability to follow policies and procedures, produce risk assessments and reports and provide handovers.
* A flexible and compassionate approach, along with respect for an individual’s need.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Experience of clinical audit.
* Proficient in use of IT.
* Ability to produce clear written reports and deliver effectively to a wide audience.
* Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently.
* Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance, professional record keeping requirements, confidentiality and consent.
* Can demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and competencies within the multi‑agency safeguarding arena.
* Demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and families.
* Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Must have a current, valid driving licence and access to own vehicle for business purposes.
For more information, please contact Kathryn on 01904 566066 and to apply please complete our application form or send an up‑to‑date CV, along with details of 2 referees, to applications@workwithyork.co.uk.
Work with York are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. All employees and temporary staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service unless they already have a DBS on the Update Service.
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