Overview
Health Care Advisor - Calderdale Families single point of contact
Hours: 2 x 30 hours per week. Contract: Fixed term 12 months (possible secondment for internal applications). Location: Princess Building, central Halifax.
Responsibilities
* Join the multi-agency Family Hubs single point of contact for Calderdale families, linking with the 0-5 Calderdale Public Health Early Years service (health visiting) and the 5-19 Public Health Young People Service (School Nursing) within Locala.
* Work as part of a team delivering high quality support, advice and signposting to families within the Calderdale area as part of a contact centre.
* Deliver the Healthy Child Programme in collaboration with other children’s statutory and voluntary agencies to improve outcomes and address health inequalities.
* Communicate effectively, think on your feet, and maintain a flexible approach to meet the needs of diverse populations.
* Commit to partnership working with other children’s statutory and voluntary agencies to support families with high levels of need; training and professional development are available.
* Travel around the community as required.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified Nursery Nurse or NVQ level 3 (or CACHE Diploma Level 3 or NVQ equivalent; NNEB/diploma in childcare education also considered).
* Ability to work as part of a team delivering support, advice and signposting to families.
* Strong communication skills; ability to think on your feet and adopt a flexible approach.
* Experience with families demonstrating high levels of need is desirable but not essential.
* A commitment to partnership work to improve outcomes for children and address health inequalities.
* Ability to travel within the Calderdale community.
Benefits and How to Apply
* Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance where possible.
* Generous pension scheme (defined contribution) with matched contributions up to 8% plus 2%.
* Refer a Friend Scheme: reward of £500 for both parties after successful start date.
Application details: Closing Date is Monday, 15 September 2025 at 23:55. For more information, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification. For discussion, contact Tina LaGrange at 07763 548303 or Angela Ladocha at 07545 626823.
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