Health Visitor

Job overview

Permanent | Full or part-time hours considered | Hybrid

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Health Visitor to join our 0-19 Service team. You will work with children, families and communities to promote good health, prevent illness, and reduce health inequalities. You will lead the Healthy Child Programme, provide support through home visits, and work with a variety of professionals to ensure the best care.

Your responsibilities will include assessing and planning care, safeguarding children, collaborating with multi-agency teams, and ensuring standards of practice. You will also be involved in staff development, case management, and contributing to service improvements.

Join us and help to improve the health and well-being of our community!

Interviews: 10th March

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Healthy Child Programme and provide evidence-based advice and support to families through home visits and other settings.
• Conduct continuous health assessments of clients/families, planning and implementing public health interventions based on identified needs.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to deliver holistic planning of care, including referrals for families in need of urgent support.
• Participate in health promotion programmes, including immunisation and breastfeeding initiatives.
• Deliver universal plus/partnership plus services to vulnerable groups
• Conduct risk assessments and take management action to avoid or reduce risks.
• Prescribe medications using the Nurse Prescribing Formulary, when appropriate.
• Attend safeguarding meetings and follow safeguarding guidelines

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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