Early Years Practitioner - Community Health & Workshops

Wye Valley Nhs Trust; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; 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 will assist in setting up and running health visiting sessions, support group activities for families, and help deliver pre-planned workshops across the PCN area.

You will provide practical family support, promote child safety at home, and assist with growth and feeding assessments under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and facilitate group work for children and parents in conjunction with Health Visitor/Community Nursery Nurse (e.g. antenatal workshops, weaning workshops).
• Organise and deliver pre-planned community workshops within PCN areas (e.g. vaping/smoking, healthy eating).
• Promote safety and provide practical support to parents in caring for their child and during visits.
• Assist in breastfeeding support and guidance, and provide evidence-based advice on feeding options.
• Visit families in the community, assess babies (growth, feeding) and escalate concerns to Health Visitor as needed.

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join the health visiting service covering Ledbury and Bromyard. You will assist in setting up and running health visiting sessions, support group activities for families, and help deliver pre-planned workshops across the PCN area.

You will provide practical family support, promote child safety at home, and assist with growth and feeding assessments under supervision.