Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience
Ability to work as a reflective practitioner.
- Experience
Group and family work.
- Experience
Child Protection awareness.
- Qualifications
QCF or equivalent qualification e.g. NNEB /CACHE/ BTECH Diploma (2 year full time course) or NVQ 3 (Child care related) Foundation degree or equivalent.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Knowledge of services for children and families.
- Experience
Experience in delivering health promotion.
- Experience
Experience in assessing child development.
Job summary
Community Health Worker with Health Visiting team. Public Health Nursing - Crediton hospital 22.5 hours per week
Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.
We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.
Do you have an interest in making a difference to the health and wellbeing of children?
If you have a QCF or equivalent qualification or NVQ 3 Foundation degree (Childcare related) or equivalent and would like to join a progressive, forward thinking and innovative Public Health Nursing team; we would love to hear from you.
We currently have a vacancy in theIvybridge & Tavistock , Southern PHN Teamwith 22.5hours available.
Main duties of the job
The Community Health Worker supports families with children aged 0-8 years by working with them individually or as part of a group in both community and home settings. Support is also offered virtually and via our front door hub.
Community Health Workers support families with their childs development which includes carrying out the1 and 21/2 year development review. Community Health Workers integrate with the Health Visitors, School Nurses and Staff Nurses to support with the whole family assessment; as well as supporting parents and carers with health promotion and development topics such as behaviour management, toilet training, sleep management and other targeted episodes of care as directed.
Youll have a passion for working with children, a comprehensive understanding of childrens safeguarding and a knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and wider public health agenda.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the qualities in the person specification and job description and be committed to their on-going professional development to ensure quality in the delivery of care is maintained.
Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.
About us
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Development Opportunities
- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
- Flexible working within service hours
We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.
Details
- Date posted: 20 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year , pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: F0011-26-10627
- Job locations: Devon County Council, Crediton Hospital, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.
How to apply
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UK Registration
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This advert is for Community Health Worker with Devon County Council in Crediton, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Worker role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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