CYP Children in Care Health Practitioner | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare trust in Chester is looking for a passionate nurse to support health services for children in care, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The role involves conducting health assessments, working flexibly, and collaborating with the Supporting Independence Team. Candidates must have a degree in public health nursing and excellent communication skills. A commitment to working with young people aged 16 and above is essential. Access to suitable transport is required. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
• Interest in working with young people aged 16 years and over.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic health assessments for children in care.
• Liaise closely with the Supporting Independence Team.
• Support the Children in Care team to provide effective health services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Experience working with children

Ability to work in multidisciplinary environments

Education

Degree in specialist community public health nursing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurse to join our team. We are a small team of nurses who work together to ensure the health of children in care, including those looked after by Cheshire West local authority or living within our area from other parts of the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly between 8:30 am and 6 pm, supporting children in care (16 years and over) and unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children.
• Conduct holistic health assessments and make referrals or recommendations suitable to each young person’s needs.
• Visit children at home, school, face‑to‑face or virtually, often lone working.
• Travel between service users and other services across the Cheshire West and Chester footprint; access to transport is essential.
• Liaise closely with the Supporting Independence Team, dedicating 1 day per week to collaborate.
• Support the Children in Care team to provide a safe and effective health service.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in specialist community public health nursing or equivalent recognised qualification with appropriate registrations.
• Experience working with children in care and with unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children.
• Interest in working with young people 16 years and over.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to work autonomously with appropriate supervision.

Working Conditions

Work includes both office and travel. Access to suitable transport is required.

How to Apply

Download a copy of the job description for full details of the main responsibilities. Contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or call 01244 393100.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

All new starters will commence in post on a fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme. Feel free to apply if you meet the essential criteria. All candidates are welcome and we provide support for special needs during the interview process.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Legal and Accreditation

Applicants are required to pay for their DBS check; costs are deducted from salary following appointment. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.