Healthy Child Practitioner

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  Suffolk County Council – Kesgrave Family Hub - Community based
  


• £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time)


• 37 hours per week 


• Permanent

This post is open to current Suffolk County Council Staff only.

We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. As a Healthy Child Practitioner in the Coastal Health and Children’s Centre Team (based at Kesgrave Family Hub) you’ll be keen to collaborate and make a positive impact.

Reimagine the possibilities. 

Your role and responsibilities 

As a Healthy Child Practitioner you will:

• be working directly with families to help support the social, emotional, physical and intellectual wellbeing of children from pregnancy to 5 years, through the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and Children’s Centre statutory framework


• be key in supporting parents to develop a strong bond with their child and remain positive role models as their children grow, understanding their role as their child’s educator


• undertake developmental assessments, group planning, delivery and evaluation as well as offering a home visiting programme focusing on the needs of those families on a universal and universal plus pathway


• as part of the Health and Children’s Centre team you will plan and deliver an evidence based universal and targeted service to children and families as outlined in the Health & Children’s Centre Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and in accordance with governance frameworks.

You will need 

• proven and relevant knowledge and experience of working directly with children and their families on a range of intervention, development, attachment, play and learning (under 5 yrs)


• proven experience of the assessment of children’s health and developmental needs


• good working IT skills to work across a range of software.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

The team 

• The team’s purpose is to meet the needs of children from pre-birth to 5 years and their families, supporting the delivery of the Healthy Child programme. 


• The team values teamwork, a solution focused approach and positive working relationships. 

Empowering Everyone 

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially male applicants and those from ethnic minority groups.  These groups are currently underrepresented in this service.
 

For more information 

Please contact Imogen Gladwish (she/her) for a casual conversation.  You can reach them by calling 07860 830577 or emailing ***************@suffolk.gov.uk.

To apply, please ensure:

• you read the Job and Person Profile (docx), before applying for this job opportunity. 

Closing date: 11.30pm, 12 April 2024

Interview date: 25 April 2024

This authority 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. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. 

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days


• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)


• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits


• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase


• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge


• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation


• diverse and active staff networks


• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day


• plus more!

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).