City of York CouncilrvWP2715
Opportunity to positively impact the health and development of children and families in the community.
Collaboration with a dedicated team of health professionals, including Health Visitors and Public Health teams.
Access to hybrid working arrangements, providing flexibility in work location.
Generous annual leave allowance and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme for financial security.
Commitment to ongoing professional development with opportunities for continuous learning and training.
Engagement in community activities and initiatives, enhancing the role's connection to the local population.
Comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives promoting staff wellness and work-life balance.
Join the City of York Council and embark on a fulfilling journey as a Child Health Development Worker within our dynamic 0-19 Healthy Child Service. We’re seeking passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families. In this vital role, you’ll collaborate with health visitors and public health experts to support our mission of ensuring every child has the best start in life, particularly during the crucial first 1001 days. If you are a caring professional with a background in early years education or child development, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for someone qualified at Level 3 or above in childcare, early years education, or a related field. Your knowledge of child health and development will help you promote wellbeing, provide parenting support, and address the unique needs of families. We champion a flexible work environment that fits your lifestyle, allowing you to contribute meaningfully while balancing personal commitments. With generous leave, a local government pension, and opportunities for continuous learning, this is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow while making a real difference in our community. Step into a rewarding career where your compassion and expertise can shine. Apply today!
We're looking for someone qualified at Level 3 or above in childcare, early years education, or a related field. Your knowledge of child health and development will help you promote wellbeing, provide parenting support, and address the unique needs of families. We champion a flexible work environment that fits your lifestyle, allowing you to contribute meaningfully while balancing personal commitments. With generous leave, a local government pension, and opportunities for continuous learning, this is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow while making a real difference in our community. Step into a rewarding career where your compassion and expertise can shine. Apply today!
Opportunity to positively impact the health and development of children and families in the community.
Collaboration with a dedicated team of health professionals, including Health Visitors and Public Health teams.
Access to hybrid working arrangements, providing flexibility in work location.
Generous annual leave allowance and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme for financial security.
Commitment to ongoing professional development with opportunities for continuous learning and training.
Engagement in community activities and initiatives, enhancing the role's connection to the local population.
Comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives promoting staff wellness and work-life balance.
City of York Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join our 0-19 Healthy Child Service. We are looking for an innovative and forward-looking Child Health-Development worker with a passion for delivering good outcomes. If you feel this could be you then we want to hear from you.
Working with the Health Visitors, Public Health Team Leader and Public Health Practice Educators you will support the delivery of delegated parts of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme to children, young people and their families with particular focus around the first 10days of a child’s life. You will focus on promoting health, preventing ill health, identifying health needs and recognising unmet health needs through use of evidence-based practice.
The Successful Candidate Will Be Able To Demonstrate
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact OR .
To apply for this vacancy please visit the NHS website via this link - www.jobsincare.com/job/jblipA32 date: Sunday 20 April at 12 midnight
Interview date: Friday 9 May 2025
Working with the Health Visitors, Public Health Team Leader and Public Health Practice Educators you will support the delivery of delegated parts of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme to children, young people and their families with particular focus around the first 10days of a child’s life. You will focus on promoting health, preventing ill health, identifying health needs and recognising unmet health needs through use of evidence-based practice.
The Successful Candidate Will Be Able To Demonstrate
- Qualified to NNEB; or Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years; or NVQ Level 3 in Early Year and Education; or NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education; or Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development. Or any recognised Level 3 Children and Young People qualification.
- Knowledge of child health and development 0-19 including but not limited to: attachment and bonding; nutrition; oral health; vision and hearing, school readiness; parenting support; continence; emotional well-being; adolescence.
- A range of community or child health related experience with children 0-19 years old and their families.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact OR .
To apply for this vacancy please visit the NHS website via this link - www.jobsincare.com/job/jblipA32 date: Sunday 20 April at 12 midnight
Interview date: Friday 9 May 2025
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