Band 5 Family Wellbeing Nurse

HCRG Care Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Family Wellbeing Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering preventative health care services to children and families, promoting health and wellbeing within the community. You will collaborate with specialists to implement the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring vulnerable children receive the support they need. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on families' lives. If you are passionate about public health and eager to contribute to community wellbeing, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

NHS pension

Access to professional networks

Employee benefits scheme

24/7 well-being service

Learning and Development opportunities

Flexible working options

Recognition and awards programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with experience in child and family care.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Partner with families to identify health needs and coordinate interventions.
• Conduct health assessments and triage for children visiting A&E.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Public health knowledge

Child development understanding

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife qualification

Job description

Job Introduction

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse or Midwife looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and families?

Join our Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service as a Family Wellbeing Nurse within HCRG Care Group.

In this vital role, you will work as part of a dynamic Healthy Family Team to provide preventative and supportive health care services. With a strong public health focus, you will collaborate under the guidance of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) to deliver the Healthy Child Programme across various settings, including homes, Family Hubs, and community venues.

As a Family Wellbeing Nurse, you will play a crucial role in identifying and supporting vulnerable children, including those at risk of welfare and safety concerns. Your work will be pivotal in promoting health and wellbeing within our communities, ensuring that every child and family has access to the care and support they need to thrive.

If you are passionate about public health and are eager to join a team that values collaboration, care, and community impact, we would love to hear from you!

This role is based at our Berechurch Family hub location with the option of full or part time available.

Main Responsibility

• Partnering with children, families, and caregivers to identify health needs and coordinate appropriate interventions through the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service or other agencies.
• Updating Family Health Needs Assessments during routine contacts and consulting SCPHNs for significant changes.
• Conducting child health reviews at key ages and making referrals collaboratively with families.
• Triage and follow-up for children visiting A&E or minor injury units, offering health advice and liaising with SCPHNs or safeguarding teams as needed.
• Working with families requiring early help or reaching Child in Need thresholds, reporting to SCPHNs and safeguarding leads as appropriate.
• Supporting SCPHNs in child protection work, including health assessments and contributions to protection plans.
• Conducting health assessments and contributing to care plans for Looked After Children under SCPHN guidance.
• Facilitating groups and training for parents on common illnesses and chronic conditions.
• Leading 0–8 community health drop-ins and supporting targeted interventions through group or one-on-one sessions.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Experience in working with children and families.
• Knowledge of national and local policy in Children’s Service and Public Health.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment and ability to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people with the skills to build sustainable professional boundaries and appropriate relationships with young people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues in plain language at all levels both within and outside the organisation.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to work across all areas of South Essex to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of behaviour change theory and methods.
• Mentorship qualification.
• An interest in undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health.

You will have a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work use.

Package Description

You will feel valued as a Family Wellbeing Nurse with HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and terms and conditions –including an NHS pension.
• Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality.
• Access to Reward Gateway - our staff benefits scheme which grants you access to premium offers and discounts on practical spending at national supermarkets and well-known retailers as well as special treats like Virgin Experience Days and Leisure Vouchers.
• Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters.
• We are pleased to offer access to Wagestream - which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
• A committed Learning and Development team who work closely with Universities and Health Education England to further your potential and support your progression.
• Access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills, bespoke career pathways and opportunities continuing your professional development.
• Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users.
• Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual “Ask our Executives” event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives.
• Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards with a number of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission.

About The Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006 by our Chief Executive Dr Vivienne McVey and like-minded colleagues, we are 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 and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.

From around 500 locations across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year – guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. We reserve the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.

As a Disability Confident Committed company, we work in partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to make our business an inclusive place for all.

HCRG Care Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.

HCRG Care Group, its subsidiary companies and the LLPs are part of the HCRG Care Group and provide publicly funded health and social care services. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website’s privacy policy.

From 11 November 21, as a result of new legislation, anyone over the age of 18 who enters a Care Home as part of their job must have had both doses of a COVID-19 vaccination or hold a valid medical exemption. As part of our pre-employment process we will therefore ask you to provide: * proof of your vaccination status via the NHS Covid Pass (either electronically or via the PDF) * A signed copy of the temporary medical exemption form. Further details about the legislation can be found on the government website.