Community Health Visiting — Early Years Practitioner

Wye Valley NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join the health visiting service, covering Ledbury and Bromyard. You’ll support clinics, run group activities for parents and children, and promote infant feeding safety under supervision of Health Visitors and Staff Nurses.

You will travel within the community, assist with home visits, and help organise workshops and displays. A full driving licence and access to a car are required to operate in the community setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant child care or Health and Social Care qualification (at least NVQ Level 3)
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy: PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
• Understanding of Public Health and Public Health Nursing
• Baby Friendly / Infant Feeding experience or training

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear health visiting clinics and weigh/measure children.
• Assist in group work for children and parents (antenatal/weaning workshops).
• Organise pre-planned community workshops in PCN areas and book spaces.
• Create information boards and resources for parents and families.
• Promote safety and provide practical support to families at home.
• Support breastfeeding mums and advise on feeding options.
• Visit families at home for assessments and escalate concerns to Health Visitor.

Skills

Work under pressure

Refer issues

Public Health knowledge

Infant feeding

Plan and organise workload

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare/Health & Social Care

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join the health visiting service, covering Ledbury and Bromyard. You’ll support clinics, run group activities for parents and children, and promote infant feeding safety under supervision of Health Visitors and Staff Nurses.

You will travel within the community, assist with home visits, and help organise workshops and displays. A full driving licence and access to a car are required to operate in the community setting.