Healthy Family Practitioner

Overview

Healthy Family Practitioner based in Preston. Part-time fixed-term opportunity working 30 hours per week with a planned start date of 01/09/26 to 31/08/27. Based in the Young People & Healthy Families Service, you’ll collaborate with Health Visitors, School Nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to support children, young people, and families across Lancashire and help improve long-term health outcomes.

This is a rewarding community-based role that empowers families, promotes child development, and delivers high-quality, compassionate care.

• Deliver elements of the Healthy Child Programme, including developmental reviews (e.g., 1-year and 2.5-year checks).
• Support children and families with targeted interventions such as behaviour management and infant feeding.
• Run community clinics and Healthy Family drop-in sessions.
• Work directly with families in community settings, including home visits.
• Build strong relationships with nurseries and local services.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately.
• Encourage service uptake and advocate for families’ needs and voices.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement.

• NNEB or equivalent (e.g., BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing, NVQ Level 3 Childcare & Education, Foundation Degree in Early Years/Education).

• Experience in health promotion or public health activities.
• Team working experience.
• Aware of safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong understanding of child development and parenting.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurate record keeping and high standards of documentation.
• Ability to contribute to audit and research.
• Ability to create and implement family-centered action plans.
• IT literacy, including local and web-based systems.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Understanding of clinical governance.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• Salary £27,674 plus access to group pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.

HCRG Care Group transforms health and care services across the UK. Established in 2006, it is a leading independent provider of community health and care services, delivering adult and children’s community health services, primary care services, and adult social care and wellbeing services.

We work with health and care commissioners and communities to improve experience, efficiency, and outcomes.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, and we provide inclusive facilities and adjustments. Safeguarding and safer working practices are integral, with safer recruitment processes including criminal-record checks where applicable.

We value safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are subject to a safer recruitment process including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Applications will be processed in line with our privacy policy.

Occasionally roles may close earlier than the listed date based on demand. If you’re keen to join, please apply promptly.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service for criminal-conviction checks.