Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference for children, young people and families? Do you have experience of working with children and families in a community setting? We want to hear from you!
We are seeking motivated and compassionate Community Health Practitioners (Band 4) to join our dynamic 0-19 Public Health Nursing team. This is an exciting opportunity to support children, young people and families to improve their health and well-being, working alongside a skill mix team in a rewarding and friendly environment.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within community settings, promoting independence, prevention and early intervention.
We have positions available in Redditch and Worcester as follows:
5-19 age group- 22.5 hours and 37.5 hours in Redditch
0-5 age group- 22.5 hours in Worcester
Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
We are a 0-19 Service with staff aligned to either 0-5 (Health Visiting) or 5-19 (School Nursing) skill mix teams, while contributing to cross-service delivery where required. You will be using the Solihull Approach to support CYPF and Outcomes Star to monitor and evaluate interventions.
The role involves delivering universal and targeted interventions and follow ups, providing evidence-based support to children, young people and families in various community settings.
Some duties such as facilitating well-child clinics, responding to Telephone Advisory Service (TAS) calls and reception year health needs assessment follow ups span across both teams.
Our 0-5 Community Health Practitioners (CHPs) are responsible for undertaking universal mandated development reviews, introduction to solids sessions and targeted reviews, under the direction of Health Visitors.
Our 5-19 CHPs work under the direction of School Nurses undertaking targeted follow up work from reception, Year 6 and Year 9 Health Needs Assessments and from referrals into the service.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Details
- Date posted: 09 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata for part time
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9798-2433
- Job locations: Henwick Halt Medical Centre, 1 Ingles Drive, WORCESTER, WR2 5HL, United Kingdom, Orchard Place, Orchard Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7DP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of child developmental milestones and common health challenges across the 0-19 age range.
- Understanding of public health issues relating to children and their families.
- Understanding of the importance of teamwork
- Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and confidence in identifying risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme
- Understanding of specific tools such as ASQ developments or school health questionnaires.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with children, young people, and families in a health, social care, or educational setting.
- Experience delivering health promotion activities or interventions, including developmental screening and emotional well-being support.
- Experience working within diverse community settings, such as schools, early years settings, or family support services.
- Practical experience identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to deliver integrated care.
- Experience providing advice and guidance to families, maintaining professionalism in sensitive or challenging situations.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Experience of working within the Community.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Childrens Care, Learning, and Development or equivalent qualification grades A-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths.
- Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment if not already held.
- Safeguarding training and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures relevant to children and young people.
- Proficiency in using basic Microsoft Office, email (Outlook), and electronic health records for data entry and record management
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Engaging with children, young people, and families in a sensitive and empathetic manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Capable of managing a range of priorities and planning own workload effectively.
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Ability to guide and support junior staff, students, or volunteers in health promotion and clinical tasks.
- Experience in escalating complex cases appropriately.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Willingness to travel across the county when required
- I understand that the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional training to enhance knowledge and skills.
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