Healthy Child Practitioner

As a Healthy Child Practitioner, you will work directly with children and families to support their social, emotional, physical and developmental wellbeing. You will deliver both universal and targeted support through home visiting, group work and partnership working. You will:

• work with families using the Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework
• deliver aspects of the Healthy Child Programme and Children's Centre services
• support parents to build strong attachments and positive relationships with their children
• undertake developmental assessments and contribute to planning and evaluating interventions
• identify early need and provide timely support or referrals
• work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to improve outcomes
• promote school readiness, including speech, language and communication development
• maintain accurate records and contribute to service quality assurance
• support safeguarding by recognising and responding to risks appropriately
This role offers the chance to make a real difference by helping families thrive and building stronger communities. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check., Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the . 1. Tell me about a time you worked directly with children or families to support a child's development. What approach did you take and what was the outcome 2. Give an example of how you have supported parents to build a positive relationship with their child and improve outcomes for the family 3. Describe a situation where you had to manage a safeguarding concern. How did you recognise the risk and what steps did you take 4. Describe how you have engaged with families from diverse backgrounds or with different needs. How did you ensure your approach was inclusive and effective 5. Tell me about a time you had to prioritise a number of tasks or cases. How did you manage your workload and meet deadlines Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details). Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. For guidance on completing your application, please see our ., 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

We're looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families. You will bring:
• a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent experience)
• experience of working with children (particularly under 5's) and families
• knowledge of child development, attachment, and early intervention
• experience of multi-agency working and partnership collaboration
• strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• ability to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
• good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
• a commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice
If you don't meet every requirement but feel you have relevant experience and passion, we encourage you to apply. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile, see the how to apply section below.

Suffolk's Health (0-19) and Children's Centres provide universal and targeted support for children, young people and families. Our services focus on early intervention and prevention, ensuring children have the best start in life while reducing inequalities and supporting family resilience. In Forest Heath, you will join a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in local communities. 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 those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our .

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