Overview
The Health Visiting service is part of the wider Children’s Health services providing community-based services for children and young people aged 0-5 years. The role supports the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0‑5 to a defined population within the 0‑5 thriving Hub, using evidence‑based, needs-led service models across a variety of community settings including child health clinics, homes, early years settings and children’s centres.
Key Responsibilities
* Work within the scope of competence and conduct health assessments and developmental screenings for children.
* Provide early intervention and support for developmental concerns.
* Offer advice and support to parents on child health, nutrition, and development.
* Implement care plans for children with identified needs as part of the Family Help approach.
* Assist in planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care aimed at improving physical and emotional health, such as obesity/healthy eating, parenting programmes, children’s and parental emotional health, health education and promotion activities.
* Support qualified professionals delegated to assess the needs of children and families through individual health reviews, monitoring of growth, and addressing emotional health needs.
* Lead and coordinate health promotion activities within the nursery setting.
* Provide training and development to nursery staff on health‑related topics.
* Liaise with other health professionals (GPs, paediatricians, social workers) to ensure integrated care.
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of all interactions and interventions.
* Promote multi‑agency working and support this by attending meetings and sharing information (e.g., Child Protection processes, Family Help support, safeguarding).
* Safely maintain confidential, professional records in line with information governance policy.
* Participate in clinical and other audits as required and in safeguarding supervision per the supervision framework.
* Support the team by providing learning opportunities for students.
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