A chance to guide early growth and steady families who need clear support right now
Location
Whitehaven
Type
Part time
Salary (£)
27485 to 30162 per year pro rata
About Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
They care for people across Harrogate North Yorkshire Leeds Cumberland Westmorland and parts of the North East. Their teams focus on kindness teamwork and steady everyday care that keeps families grounded. They believe small interactions shape long term wellbeing and they want people who feel the same. If you’re looking for a role where child development work creates meaningful impact you might feel at home with them.
Job details
Benefits
- Supportive culture where colleagues help you find your footing
- Wellbeing offers like counselling and physiotherapy to keep you balanced
- Recognition schemes that celebrate staff who make a difference
- Learning opportunities that build confidence in child development practice
- Inclusive environment where everyone feels able to show up as themselves
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Experience supporting parents and families in a sensitive way
- Knowledge of child development to guide early needs
- Ability to handle confidential information with care
- Comfort working with mixed teams across services
- Calm communication skills to help families feel heard
- Positive approach to group settings when supporting sessions
Salary Details
This Band 4 role offers 27485 to 30162 per year pro rata depending on experience.
About the Role
This role sits within the 0 to 19 Public Health Nursing Service where you help children young people and parents stay connected to the Healthy Child Programme. You work closely with Specialist Public Health Nurses while offering hands on child development support that keeps families steady. You help identify needs early so children get the right guidance before things snowball. Some days you visit community spaces to meet parents where they are. Other days you help families build routines that support growth and emotional stability. Your work strengthens family support across the area and helps reduce health inequalities that hold children back.
Key Responsibilities
- Support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme so families stay connected to the right guidance early
- Work with SCPHN teams to spot additional needs before they become complex and stressful
- Facilitate group sessions to help parents learn skills that support child development in everyday life
- Promote public health messages so families feel confident making informed choices
- Record information accurately supporting safe joined up care across the service
- Build relationships with local partners to give families smoother access to help
- Offer early support for concerns so children stay on a healthy development path
- Maintain confidentiality protecting families who share sensitive moments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value people who bring different strengths to the team.
Employer Details
- Company Name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Address Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 7SX
- Contact 01423 553111
Reference Number
421 CYPD 3464R
How To Apply
If this role sounds like the kind of meaningful work you’ve been searching for you’re encouraged to apply now.
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