Health Visitor

Somerset County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset County Council in Taunton is seeking a Health Visitor to deliver specialist public health nursing for children and families across Somerset. You will assess needs, provide early intervention and work with partners to ensure timely support.

Join a collaborative Public Health Nursing team, manage a varied caseload, and contribute to safeguarding, promotion of healthy lifestyles and improved outcomes for families.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Health visiting experience

Public health nursing

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Health Visitor qualification

Job description

Salary: Agenda for Change Band 6 (£39,959 to £48,117 per annum)

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 1 November 2026

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 Taunton and play a key role in delivering the Healthy Child Programme, 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.

About the Role

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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

Why Join Us?

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.
• Access to either the NHS Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on eligibility.
• 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 Council: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-at-somerset-council/

Further 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.
• If you are a current Somerset Council employee, please apply via the internal SAP SuccessFactors careers page.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Helen Stairs (Team Manager) on [e-mail]

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.

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