Community Staff Nurse

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Constantine House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2DH Community based working
• Salary: 34434 - 39152 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 18.5 hours per week with flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment to cover a absent post holder until March 2027.

At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Community Staff Nurse Health Visiting in our Health (019) and Childrens Centres youll see the direct impact of your work on children families and communities across Suffolk. Join us and turn your passion for improving outcomes into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will work directly with families to support the social emotional physical and intellectual wellbeing of children from pregnancy to age five. Youll play a vital part in delivering the Healthy Child Programme and contributing to the Childrens Centre statutory framework.

On a typical day you might:

• Plan and deliver evidencebased universal and targeted services for children and families
• Complete home visits and group sessions focusing on early intervention and prevention
• Support parents to build strong bonds with their children and develop confidence in their parenting role
• Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and contribute to assessments and meetings
• Mentor students and support the development of other practitioners
• Maintain high professional standards in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and clinical governance requirements

Youll be supported to grow reflect on your practice and make a meaningful difference every day.

About you

Were looking for someone who is committed compassionate and motivated to improve outcomes for children and families.

We hope youll bring:

• registration as a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse
• experience of working directly with children young people and families
• knowledge of safeguarding legislation national guidance and best practice
• confidence working with families experiencing complex needs or early signs of difficulty
• strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
• experience of multiagency working and collaborative practice
• good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
• a reflective approach and commitment to continuous professional development

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile(JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if youdontmeet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Suffolks Health (019) and Childrens Centres provide early help services to families from prebirth to young adulthood. We focus on prevention early intervention and reducing inequalities to give children the best possible start.

Our team works collaboratively across communities supporting family resilience promoting wellbeing and ensuring services are accessible and inclusive. Youll be joining a supportive professional team where your contribution truly matters.

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 ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Jessica Howard (she/her)for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing

If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 300 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).

1. Please advise your NMC Pin number
2. Why do you believe you are the best candidate for this role Please outline the skills and experience you would bring to the team and how these align with the requirements of the position.
3. Tell us about your experience working as part of a team. How have you demonstrated collaboration and what contribution did you make to achieving shared goals
4. Describe a situation where you provided leadership or direction. What actions did you take that made you effective and in hindsight what might you have done differently
5. Give an example of when you developed or suggested a different approach to a problem or situation. What did you propose what was implemented and what was the outcome

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.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage 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 emailingor 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 June 2026

Interview date: 2 July 2026

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. #LI-Hybrid