As a Healthy Child Practitioner, you will work directly with children and families to support their social, emotional, physical and developmental wellbeing. You will deliver both universal and targeted support through home visiting, group work and partnership working.
Responsibilities
* Work with families using the Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework.
* Deliver aspects of the Healthy Child Programme and Children’s Centre services.
* Support parents to build strong attachments and positive relationships with their children.
* Undertake developmental assessments and contribute to planning and evaluating interventions.
* Identify early need and provide timely support or referrals.
* Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to improve outcomes.
* Promote school readiness, including speech, language and communication development.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to service quality assurance.
* Support safeguarding by recognising and responding to risks appropriately.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference by helping families thrive and building stronger communities. It is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Qualifications and Experience
* A Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent experience).
* Experience working with children, particularly under 5 years, and families.
* Knowledge of child development, attachment and early intervention.
* Experience of multi‑agency working and partnership collaboration.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
* Ability to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
* Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
* A commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required.
Benefits
* Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
* Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
* Performance‑related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost‑of‑living pay increase.
* Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge.
* A variety of career development opportunities across the organisation.
* Diverse and active staff networks.
* Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day.
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