Health Visitor

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking SCPHN-qualified Health Visitors to join our team on a full or part-time basis. You will deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0–5 and their families, supported by a forward-thinking, vibrant team.

We offer induction, supervision, and ongoing training, with flexible working options and a commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care. You will work with Children's Centres to deliver the Healthy Child Programme.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Health Visitor is required.
• SCPHN qualification is essential.
• Experience delivering the Healthy Child Programme to 0–5s.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outcome-focused care plans with families.
• Provide support to families using the Solihull Approach in behaviour management and parenting.
• Develop and run Health Visiting clinics and health promotion groups.

Skills

Health visiting

Interpersonal skills

Partnership working

Communication skills

Education

SCPHN qualification

Job description

We are currently looking for SCPH Qualified Health Visitors to join our team on either a full or part time basis!

If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Health Visitor, you could be part of our forward-thinking, vibrant team.

You will work within Reading to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0–5 and their families. We maintain a team-focused approach and use technology to support our service.

You will be supported by a Health Visiting manager and colleagues, as we believe in developing staff. We offer a robust induction and preceptorship programme, appraisal process, ongoing safeguarding, clinical and management supervision, and training to support career development.

We ask that you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, and a passion for working with children and families.

We have been awarded ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and are fully Baby Friendly accredited. We share the organisation’s vision, values and goals to deliver safe and effective services. Commitment to teamwork, flexibility and partnership working is essential, collaborating with Children’s Centres to deliver the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach.

If you are looking to work somewhere respectful to young people and families, that values staff and strives to be the best, we could be the team for you.

We look forward to your application.

If you regard yourself as an enthusiastic and dynamic qualified health visitor then you may be suitable to join our forward thinking, vibrant team of health visitors in Reading. Whether you are an experienced health visitor or have only just received your qualification, we will ensure you receive devoted, effective support from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.

You will work within the Reading area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. You will require excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication skills and a passion for working with children and families.

A commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners is essential, as you will collaborate with Children’s Centre’s in the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.

Some Of The General Responsibilities Include

• Develop and implement outcome focused care plans and evaluate care given, in partnership with clients.
• Provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.
• Develop and facilitate Health Visiting drop in clinics, health promotion activities and groups.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites