Band 5 Family Wellbeing Nurse in Colchester inColchester PUBLISHED WED 16 APR 2025 Jump to job information section

Job Introduction

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse or Midwife looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and families?

Join our Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service as a Family Wellbeing Nurse within HCRG Care Group.

In this vital role, you will work as part of a dynamic Healthy Family Team to provide preventative and supportive health care services. With a strong public health focus, you will collaborate under the guidance of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) to deliver the Healthy Child Programme across various settings, including homes, Family Hubs, and community venues.

As a Family Wellbeing Nurse, you will play a crucial role in identifying and supporting vulnerable children, including those at risk of welfare and safety concerns. Your work will be pivotal in promoting health and wellbeing within our communities, ensuring that every child and family has access to the care and support they need to thrive.

If you are passionate about public health and are eager to join a team that values collaboration, care, and community impact, we would love to hear from you!

This role is based at our Berechurch Family hub location with the option of full or part time available.

Main Responsibility

• Partnering with children, families, and caregivers to identify health needs and coordinate appropriate interventions through the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service or other agencies.
• Updating Family Health Needs Assessments during routine contacts and consulting SCPHNs for significant changes.
• Conducting child health reviews at key ages and making referrals collaboratively with families.
• Triage and follow-up for children visiting A&E or minor injury units, offering health advice and liaising with SCPHNs or safeguarding teams as needed.
• Working with families requiring early help or reaching Child in Need thresholds, reporting to SCPHNs and safeguarding leads as appropriate.
• Supporting SCPHNs in child protection work, including health assessments and contributions to protection plans.
• Conducting health assessments and contributing to care plans for Looked After Children under SCPHN guidance.
• Facilitating groups and training for parents on common illnesses and chronic conditions.
• Leading 0–8 community health drop-ins and supporting targeted interventions through group or one-on-one sessions.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Experience in working with children and families.
• Knowledge of national and local policy in Children’s Service and Public Health.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment and ability to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people with the skills to build sustainable professional boundaries and appropriate relationships with young people
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues in plain language at all levels both within and outside the organisation.
• Ability to work alone and part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to work across all areas of South Essex to meet the needs of the service.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of behaviour change theory and methods
• Mentorship qualification
• An interest in undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health
  
  

You will have a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work use.

Package Description

You will feel valued as a Family Wellbeing Nurse with HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and terms and conditions –including an NHS pension
• Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality
• Access to Reward Gateway - our staff benefits scheme which grants you access to premium offers and discounts on practical spending at national supermarkets and well known retailers as well as special treats like Virgin Experience Days and Leisure Vouchers
• Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
• We are pleased to offer access to Wagestream - which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
• A committed Learning and Development team who work closely with Universities and Health Education England to further your potential and support your progression
• Access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills, bespoke career pathways and opportunities continuing your professional development
• Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
• Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual “Ask our Executives” event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
• Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards with a number of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission
  
  

About The Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006 by our Chief Executive Dr Vivienne McVey and like-minded colleagues, we are o