Relief Health Visitor

Lincolnshire pa.; Boston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting a Relief Health Visitor. The post is a permanent full-time relief role with hybrid working across Lincolnshire, including home visits and community locations. Salary ranges from £40,444 to £44,253 per year, with a closing date in October 2026.

The role offers supervision, safeguarding support, and a pathway to career development, while requiring travel to diverse locations and strong partnership working to improve child health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health Visitor or recent practice in a similar role.
• Ability to work autonomously within an integrated skill mix team.
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme and contribute to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Travel regularly to home visits, children's centres and family hubs as required.
• Collaborate with partners across organisational boundaries and maintain clear communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Public health awareness

Job description

Relief Health Visitor

Lincolnshire County Council

• Location: Boston, Lincolnshire
• Salary: £40,444-44,253 per year
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Employment Type: Full-time

Job Introduction

Job Title: Relief Health Visitor
Salary: Grade 9 (£40,444 - £44,253 full-time equivalent, per annum)
Working Pattern: Relief role, variable hours
Location: Lincolnshire (countywide/Hybrid)
Closing Date: October 6th, 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 28th October, 2026 (onsite: Horncastle LN9 6AQ)

We are seeking to recruit motivated practitioners with initiative and drive who are keen to contribute to the further development of our integrated children's health service. The Children's Health Team work within Lincolnshire County Council very closely with Children's Services (Children's Centres, Early Help, Social Care and Family Hubs) and other agencies. Our aim is to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities for children, young people and families in our care. Due to our integrated ways of working, we are able to provide a comprehensive package of care to ensure that our children are able to achieve their full potential. We deliver our service in different environments such as within the home, children's centres and schools.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic and forward-thinking practitioners who have ideally practised as a Health Visitor within the last three years due to this being relief Health Visitor posts. You will be committed to innovation, open to new ways of working, and motivated by change. As a passionate public health advocate, you will be able to demonstrate recent, effective delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

You will need to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team. You need to have excellent communication skills and experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries. You will need experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and families.

This role involves regular travel to a range of locations, including home visits, children's centres and family hubs, some of which may not be easily accessible by public transport. The ability to travel to these locations as required is an essential part of the role.

Our offer

At Lincolnshire County Council we strongly believe in supporting our HV's and provide regular clinical and safeguarding supervision. NMC annual professional fees are paid.

Practice Supervisors: Helen Blades - 07741606077
Practice Supervisors: Laura Curtis - 01522 301438

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values

Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

We are looking for enthusiastic and forward-thinking practitioners who have ideally practised as a Health Visitor within the last three years due to this being relief Health Visitor posts. You will be committed to innovation, open to new ways of working, and motivated by change. As a passionate public health advocate, you will be able to demonstrate recent, effective delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
You will need to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team.
You need to have excellent communication skills and experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries.
You will need experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and families.
This role involves regular travel to a range of locations, including home visits, children's centres and family hubs, some of which may not be easily accessible by public transport. The ability to travel to these locations as required is an essential part of the role.
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.
At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

There are vacancies for Relief Health Visitors across the county of Lincolnshire.