Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in the Cumberland Service working within our Team for a Child Development Practitioner.
The successful applicants will be based in Whitehaven working within our teams to deliver care across the localities.
For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.
Main duties of the job
The Child Development Practitioner is a member of the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service, working within the policies and procedures relating to the service.
The post holder will work closely with the SCPHN within a skill mixed team to support the delivery of the 0-19 Service Specification and Healthy Child Programme (HCP).
The aim of the service is to provide universal access to children, young people and families to the Healthy Child Programme and facilitate early identification of additional and or complex needs.
The post holder will contribute to the Public Health Agenda, to support the promotion of health and reduction in health inequalities. They will work in in partnership with key partners and agencies to meet local and national agendas
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds, Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness, and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you
We offer colleagues:
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
20 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
421-CYPD-3464R-B
Job locations
Market Hall, Whitehaven
Market Place,
Whitehaven
CA28 7JG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.
If you have any questions please contact:
Anna Jacobs, Service Manager
Telephone:
Email:
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.
If you have any questions please contact:
Anna Jacobs, Service Manager
Telephone:
Email:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ Level 3 Qualification in relevant subject or equivalent.
* Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
Desirable
* Childcare Qualification
* Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
* Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality.
Desirable
* Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations.
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* Experience of facilitating group work
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of child development
Desirable
* Family Support in a Community Setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ Level 3 Qualification in relevant subject or equivalent.
* Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
Desirable
* Childcare Qualification
* Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
* Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality.
Desirable
* Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations.
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* Experience of facilitating group work
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of child development
Desirable
* Family Support in a Community Setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Market Hall, Whitehaven
Market Place,
Whitehaven
CA28 7JG
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Market Hall, Whitehaven
Market Place,
Whitehaven
CA28 7JG
Employer's website
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