Community Staff Nurse (Health Visiting)
Community Staff Nurse (Health Visiting)
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- Suffolk County Council Butterflies Family Hub Beccles NR34 7BQ (Community based)
- 34314 - 39513 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed term contract until July 2026
At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. Were not just a local authority; were a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As a Community Staff Nurse (Health Visiting) youll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If youre passionate about making a real tangible difference its time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
Suffolk County Council (SCC) delivers the 0 - 19 Healthy Child Service for the whole of Suffolk which includes School Nursing Health and Childrens Centres Family Nurse Partnership Services and our Health Business Centre.
Working with and supporting families in the crucial early years of a childs life you will:
- Play a key role in ensuring the best possible start in life for children in Suffolk
- Have a profound impact on the lifelong health and wellbeing of young children and their families
- Help families and young children overcome the challenges that they face
- Provide expert advice information assessments and interventions.
With Suffolk County Council you can work in this uniquely rewarding role and be part of our innovative multi-agency team-focused approach with social care and childrens centres.
We provide a robust induction training and professional development programme for all our staff and an attractive employment package that promotes a healthy work-life may include:
- Monday - Friday working
- flexible hours
- part time hours
To find out more please see the following links:
Childrens health and childrens centre services - Suffolk County Council
Health Visiting service - Suffolk County Council
You will need
You must be a current Nursing andMidwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse to apply for this role.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).
The team
We are a fully integrated service that can responsively support the needs of children and their has invested in Staff Nurses to work alongside Health Visitors and Healthy Child Practitioners to facilitate improved public health outcomes.
We specialise in working with families with children aged 0 to 5 to identify health needs as early as possible to improve health and wellbeing. We promote health and by offering early interventions and advice we support our families ever changing needs.
We will offer you
- the Local Governmentor NHS Pension subject to meeting the current requirements
- a range of training opportunities
- fullsupport to undertake your role
- enhanced entitlement to annual leave dependent on length of continuous service whichrecognises both NHS and SCC service
- free on-site car parking in all council buildings
- flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing
- staff networks which are open to staff councillors and partners that share similar characteristics life experiences values and beliefs.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were 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 those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report ().
For more information
Please contactAndrea Collins(she/her)for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling:0or emailing:.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Write a supporting statementanswering the following questions below (maximum 500 words per answer).You should use theSupporting Statement template(other formats may not be accepted). Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Question 1 Please advise your NMC Pin number
Question 2 - What skills and experience do you have which would make you a good fit for this role
Question 3 - Tell us what professional development that you have completed in the last 3 years and whether you are you willing to undertake and attend further professional training and read literature required to update your knowledge and skills.
Question 4 -How do you keep up with advances in your profession
Question 5 - Are you committed to listen support and motivate children young people and their families and if so how can you evidence this
Step 4:Click Apply Now to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page (without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed).
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 21 July 2025
Interview date: 04 August 2025
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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
