Health Visitor - NE

Responsibilities

• Public health lead for the health visiting skill mixed team within the defined population/locality area. Delivering the Universal Partnership Plus reach of the Healthy Child Programme, assessing health needs and identifying and implementing appropriate interventions for a personalised or targeted response utilising the skills of and delegating to the skill mix team in an outcome‑focused context.
• To take responsibility for the outcomes of the children on a child protection plan within the defined population and collaborate with key partners to address identified public health needs.
• Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners.
• Provide families and children on a child protection plan with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing. This will include partnership working with other agencies.
• To promote health and wellbeing through the universal reach of the Healthy Child Programme and signposting. Referring/introducing to partner agencies as required.
• To contribute to multi‑agency assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
• To co‑manage a caseload within a team of other health visitors acting autonomously and taking responsibility for the outcomes of those allocated for assessment, intervention and management.
• Understanding the concept of clinical governance and safeguarding.

Are you searching for a role that offers variety, growth, and support? As a Band 6 Health Visitor, you’ll be part of a multi‑disciplinary team delivering the Healthy Child Programme.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.