Health Visitor Important Information

Wirral Community Health & Care Nhs Foundation Trustare; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care provider in Macclesfield is seeking a part-time Health Visitor to support the Healthy Child Programme. The role involves managing a caseload of families and engaging in public health activities. Excellent communication skills and understanding of safeguarding concepts are required. The position offers flexible working and is part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Ensure you fulfil the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification for shortlisting.
• Reading and understanding of safeguarding and professional governance concepts relevant to the role.
• English language ability as per Immigration Act 2016.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an integrated 0-19+ Team and support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Manage a caseload of universal partnership and partnership plus families.
• Engage in public health activities within a geographical area.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Adaptable and compassionate

Job description

Overview

Health Visitor - Watersgreen area; Part time Health Visitor role for 22.5 hours.

About us

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative provider delivering high quality health and care services. We work with commissioners and partners to deliver services for children, young people and families across Wirral, Cheshire East, St Helens and Knowsley. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and equality, and to developing an open, trusting and compassionate workplace.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an integrated 0-19+ Team and support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Manage a caseload of universal partnership and partnership plus families.
• Engage in a range of public health activities within a geographical area, including individuals, groups and communities.
• Act as a key safeguarding stakeholder, working collaboratively with other agencies to safeguard children and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Clinical Governance, Risk Management, audits and relevant Professional Codes.

Qualifications and requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adaptable, reliable, compassionate and approachable.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; flexible, solution-focused and able to support service development.
• Ensure you fulfil the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification for shortlisting.
• Reading and understanding of safeguarding and professional governance concepts as relevant to the role.
• English language ability to meet role requirements as per Immigration Act 2016 provisions.

Additional information

• Salary: NHS Terms and Conditions; pro-rata for part-time posts.
• Flexible working: actively supported.
• References: provide referees who can verify employment/education history over the last three years with valid business emails.
• Recruitment process: AI tools are monitored to ensure alignment with skills and values.

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

We are Disability Confident and Mindful Employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We are committed to equality and diversity, providing reasonable adjustments as needed. We support the Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust, with Bronze Defence Employer Recognition Scheme accreditation. We safeguard children, young people and adults and support staff to fulfil this duty.

For more information, or to apply, please refer to the employer guidance and the person specification in the job posting.