SCPHN (Health Visitor) (2 Posts)

We are looking for passionate and skilled Health Visitors to join our Public Health Nursing Service in Barnsley. In this role, you will deliver the Healthy Child Programme, providing evidence-based care that promotes health, reduces inequalities, and safeguards children, young people, and families.

You will work closely with families to assess health needs, plan and implement interventions, and provide support for those with complex needs. This includes managing risk, undertaking safeguarding responsibilities, and contributing to multi-agency working to achieve positive outcomes.

As part of the team, you will also lead public health initiatives within the community, mentor colleagues and students, and ensure high standards of clinical governance. Experienced practitioners will take a lead role in managing complex cases, supervising staff, and developing innovative approaches to care.

Here at Barnsley Council, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. Were proud to deliver the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service, which is at the forefront of care provision for the children and young people of Barnsley. We recognise that our greatest asset is our employees, which is why for all successful nursing candidates we will recognise your NHS continuous service for the purposes of annual leave and sickness absence, and you can continue to access the NHS Pension Scheme if you are an existing scheme member., Our 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service is rated Outstanding by CQC, as part of our team, you can be sure well do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. We offer a full induction programme and excellent training packages to enable you to have the right skills to do your job, including regular supervision to help you recognise your continued professional development needs and support you to achieve your potential.

A lot to look forward to

We offer working conditions that are flexible and agile that support good life work balance. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Lets make a better Barnsley for everyone.