Family Support Worker​/Nursery Nurse Health Visiting Team

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic family support worker/nursery nurse with current practice experience to work part time, within the Health Visiting Family Support Team based in the Stirling area of NHS Forth Valley.

The Health Visiting Service works with a varied client population, including children and families with known vulnerabilities, and covers the geographical areas of Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire. The successful candidate will become a key member of the Health Visiting Family Support Team within Stirling and will be expected to have knowledge and skills to support and enhance the health agenda for families with pre‑school children, working with health visitors and families in health improvement work to promote health and wellbeing, prevent ill health, and reduce health inequalities within the community.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

Informal Enquiries to:
Shelley Arthur, Team Leader, / Margaret Ann Williamson, Clinical Nurse Manager,

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Information on this scheme can be found at .

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply.

Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to UK Government guidance.

It is also recommended that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance:
Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad -  ().

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on  if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.