Health Visitor inHalifax inHalifax PUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

Band 6: Depending on experience PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

CASELOAD FAMILY

Locala Health and Wellbeing r8zRZqwN

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and communities through the Healthy Child Programme.

Flexibility in working hours, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individuality.

Commitment to professional development and career growth amidst a community-focused organisation.

Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria, promoting equal opportunity.

Chance to work within a passionate team dedicated to addressing public health issues and preventing social exclusion.

Engagement with local families through initiatives like Getting Ready for Baby Sessions and Family Hubs.

Locala Health and Wellbeing is seeking a motivated Health Visitor for their Calderdale Health Visiting service in Halifax. The role involves delivering the Healthy Child Programme, promoting child development, safeguarding, and addressing public health concerns within the community. The Health Visitor will manage a caseload of families, providing tailored interventions and running sessions such as Getting Ready for Baby. Applicants should possess a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) qualification. The organisation values diversity, inclusion, and offers flexible working arrangements. Part-time hours can be negotiated.

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Calderdale Health Visiting service are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Health Visitor to join their service based at Horsfall House in Halifax, and the opportunity to work flexibly within the community. Health Visitors make a real difference to children, families and communities and play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, promoting child development, safeguarding children, preventing social exclusion and deprivation, and tackling important public health issues. As a health visitor you will be responsible for a caseload of children and families requiring various levels of intervention. You will be responsible for providing a quality service to these clients including delivering Getting Ready for Baby Sessions alongside Family Hubs.

We are looking for a Health Visitor who embraces our Locala vision and values. Part- time hours can be negotiated to accommodate the successful candidates needs and the needs of the service.

Please note- Health Visitors applying for the role must have a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) qualificationto be considered for the position.

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To work as a Health Visitor in the UK, you'll need a combination of qualifications, skills, and personal attributes. Here are the essential requirements:

Qualifications:

1. Nursing or Midwifery Qualification: You must be a registered nurse or midwife, having completed a degree program.

2. Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Qualification: Additionally, you need to complete a Health Visiting program, which leads to SCPHN certification.

Key Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and families, often in sensitive situations. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey health information clearly.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional and social challenges faced by families and providing support with sensitivity.

3. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in assessing the health needs of individuals and families, including physical, emotional, and social health.

4. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and develop appropriate support strategies and interventions.

5. Organizational Skills: Effective time management to handle a caseload and keep records accurately.

6. Collaboration and Teamwork: Working alongside colleagues in health and social care, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach.

7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives, adapting care to meet the needs of different communities.

8. Knowledge of Public Health Policy: Understanding health promotion strategies, childhood development, and current public health issues.

9. Teaching and Educating Skills: Ability to educate families about health, nutrition, parenting, and accessing services.

10. Resilience and Adaptability: Working in challenging environments and adapting to changing situations.

Personal Attributes:

1. Patience: Families may require ongoing support, and patience is essential.

2. Integrity and Professionalism: Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating ethical behavior at all times.

3. Motivation: A commitment to improving community health and wellbeing.

Continuing Professional Development:

- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development to stay updated with best practices and new policies.

Experience:

- Previous experience in community nursing or working with families and children can be advantageous.

Health Visitor inHalifax inHalifax PUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

Locala Health and Wellbeing r8zRZqwN

About us For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.

About us
For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.