Are you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive? Do you want to make a real difference in your local community?
We’re looking for a Healthy Family Practitioner to join our friendly and dedicated Lancashire 019 Health Visiting Team, where you’ll play a key role in achieving positive outcomes for children and families across the area.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out delegated mandated health reviews, including Pre-1 Year and 2.5 Year Developmental Checks
* Identifying children who may need additional support and referring into specialist services
* Providing targeted support on areas such as behaviour management, infant feeding, and other delegated packages of care
* Working closely with parents and carers to support child development and wellbeing
* Supporting the delivery of Bump, Birth & Beyond sessions across the East locality (5.30–7.30pm)
What we’re looking for
You’ll be someone who is compassionate, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Essential qualifications
* NNEB qualification or equivalent (e.g. BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing, NVQ Level 3 Childcare & Education, Foundation Degree in Early Years/Education)
Essential experience & skills
* Experience in health promotion or public health activities
* Team working experience
* Awareness of safeguarding and child protection
* Strong understanding of child development and parenting
* Flexible approach to meet service needs
* Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team
* Accurate record‑keeping and ability to maintain high standards of documentation
* Ability to contribute to audit and research
* Competence in creating and implementing family‑centred action plans
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* IT literacy, including local and web‑based systems
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
About us
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are a Disability Confident and Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work‑environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Employer details
HCRG Care Group
Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7PL
Website: https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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