Health Visitor

Somerset Council; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexible/hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council is recruiting a Health Visitor to deliver specialist public health nursing services for children and families across Bridgwater and surrounding areas. You will assess needs, provide early intervention, and work with partner agencies to ensure families receive timely support.

You will join a collaborative team dedicated to helping children thrive and reducing inequalities. The role emphasizes safeguarding, effective communication, and flexible, hybrid working arrangements to

Qualifications

• Recognised Health Visitor qualification and current professional registration.
• Experience working with children, families and communities in health/public health settings.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and risk assessment processes.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public health nursing services that promote health and development of children and families.
• Assess needs and develop tailored plans for early intervention and support.
• Build positive relationships with families and provide guidance and practical support.
• Collaborate with health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and act to keep children safe.
• Promote positive parenting and healthy lifestyles through early intervention and prevention.

Skills

Public health nursing

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Caseload management

Education

Health Visitor qualification

Registered with NMC

Job description

Are you a qualified Health Visitor looking to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families? Join our Public Health Nursing team in Bridgwater and play a key role in improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and providing early support to families across Somerset. You'll work as part of a collaborative service dedicated to helping children thrive and enabling families to achieve the best possible outcomes.What will I be doing? As a Health Visitor, you will deliver specialist public health nursing services for children and families across your community. You'll assess needs, provide early intervention and preventative support, work closely with partner agencies, and help ensure families receive the right support at the right time. How You'll Make a Difference

• Deliver public health nursing services that promote the health, wellbeing and development of children and families.
• Assess needs and develop tailored plans to provide effective support and intervention.
• Build positive relationships with families, offering guidance, advice and practical support.
• Work collaboratively with health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns to help keep children safe.
• Promote positive parenting, healthy lifestyles and improved outcomes through early intervention and prevention.
  A recognised Health Visitor qualification and current professional registration.
• Experience working with children, families and communities in a health or public health setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and risk assessment processes.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working collaboratively with a wide range of professionals and partner organisations.
  At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

Find out more about working at Somerset CouncilSupporting documents and information We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with barred list checks.