Job Introduction
Make a difference to children and families across Lancashire by delivering compassionate, community‑based care. We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Health Family Practitioner to join our Lancashire Young People & Healthy Families Service. In this role you will work under the direction of Health Visitors, School Nurses and Staff Nurses, supporting preschool and primary‑aged children and their families to deliver key elements of the Healthy Child Programme and targeted interventions based on need.
Responsibilities
* Deliver delegated mandated health reviews, including pre‑1‑year and 2–2.5‑year developmental checks, and refer into specialist services when required.
* Work confidently in community settings, using personal initiative to support families.
* Provide targeted support such as behaviour management, infant feeding and other delegated care packages.
* Facilitate Healthy Family Drop‑in sessions (Child Health Clinics) at designated community sites.
* Support the delivery of Bump, Birth and Beyond sessions.
* Act as a link to nursery settings, supporting early years staff and families.
* Capture service user voices and feed them into service development.
* Contribute to and support risk assessments, ensuring safe working practices in line with health and safety and organisational policies.
* Promote engagement with children, young people and families and act as an advocate for their views and choices.
* Ensure inclusivity using appropriate communication tools and services such as language link workers and interpreters.
* Participate in the CAF process, attend meetings and act as lead professional when appropriate.
* Maintain accurate, comprehensive, contemporaneous records, including data entry.
* Adhere to local lone working communication systems.
* Engage in supervision, appraisal and take responsibility for ongoing professional development.
* Complete all statutory, mandatory and role‑specific training.
* Use organisational resources efficiently and responsibly, reporting concerns and supporting managers in effective resource use.
Qualifications
* Sound knowledge of child development and family health.
* Ability to work autonomously, confidently and safely in community environments.
* Compassionate, organised and committed to delivering high‑quality care.
* Capability to build trusting relationships with children, families and partners across education and health.
What We Offer
* A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
* Opportunities for career development and training.
* The chance to shape services based on the needs and voices of families.
* The satisfaction of making a meaningful impact within the community.
Package and Benefits
* Salary of £27,674 with access to our group pension.
* Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location.
* Membership of My Reward Hub, providing discounts and offers on everyday purchases.
* Access to wages as you earn them to support emergency and financial needs.
* Online and face‑to‑face support for mental and physical wellbeing, life management and career coaching.
* Access to e‑learning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development.
* An open, just culture encouraging ideas that support our purpose of transforming health and care.
About the Company
HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver adult and children community health services, primary care services, and wellbeing services across England.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident company and work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be inclusive of everyone.
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