Suffolk County Council – South Suffolk and Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2DZ - Community Based £34,314 - £39,513 per annum pro rata 30 hours per week Fixed Term Contract or Secondment until 1 March 2026 At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As a Community Staff Nurse (Health Visiting), you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action Your role and responsibilities Suffolk County Council (SCC) delivers the 0 - 19 Healthy Child Service for the whole of Suffolk, which includes School Nursing, Health and Children's Centres, Family Nurse Partnership Services and our Health Business Centre. We are a fully integrated service that can responsively support the needs of children and their families. SCC has invested in Staff Nurses to work alongside Health Visitors and Healthy Child Practitioners to facilitate improved public health outcomes. You will: Deliver the 0 - 19 Healthy Child Service for Suffolk Support the needs of children and their families responsively Facilitate improved public health outcomes Identify health needs early for children aged 0 to 5 to improve health and wellbeing You will need: to be a current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse to apply for this role. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team Working with and supporting families in the crucial early years of a child’s life, you will: play a key role in ensuring the best possible start in life for children in Suffolk have a profound impact on the lifelong health and wellbeing of young children and their families help families and young children overcome the challenges that they face provide expert advice, information, assessments, and interventions. With Suffolk County Council, you can work in this uniquely rewarding role and be part of our innovative multi-agency team-focused approach with social care and children’s centres. We will offer you a robust induction, training, and professional development programme for staff. the Local Government or NHS Pension, subject to meeting the current requirements full support to undertake your role enhanced entitlement to annual leave, dependent on length of continuous service which recognises both NHS and SCC service access to a car leasing scheme free on-site car parking in all council buildings flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing staff networks which are open to staff, councillors and partners that share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk). For more information Please contact Vanessa Smith (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling: 07715 811375 or emailing vanessa.smith2@suffolk.gov.uk. If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a Supporting Statement answering the following questions below (no more than 300 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. Please advise your NMC Pin number? Describe why you believe you are the best person for the position, what skills and experience can you bring to the team and how do these relate to the role? Are you passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and families who access our services and if so, how can you evidence this? Are you committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and if so, how can you evidence this? Tell us what professional development that you have completed in the last 3 years and whether you are you willing to undertake and attend further professional training and read literature required to update your knowledge and skills. Describe a situation where you have been an effective team worker. What did you specifically do that was effective? In what past situations have you been most effective in providing leadership and direction? What did you specifically do that was effective? What could you have done differently? Give an example of when you came up with a different approach/solution to a situation or problem. What suggestions did you make? Which ideas were put into practice? What was the outcome? We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk Closing date: 11.30pm,13 May 2025 Interview date: 22 May 2025 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: 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 our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .