Band 6 Health Visitor - Worcester - Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Band 6 Health Visitor Location: Worcester, UK Pay: £26 per hour Contract: Locum, 3 months Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (some flexibility may be considered) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Health Visitor seeking a fulfilling locum role in Worcester. Working 30 hours per week over a three-month contract, you will play a vital part in promoting child health, supporting families, and delivering the Healthy Child Programme (0–5). This position offers the balance of structured weekday hours alongside the benefits and variety that locum work brings. Perks and Benefits: Full Time/Part Time: Flexibility may be considered, allowing you to shape your working pattern around your lifestyle. Competitive Rate: Earn £26.00 per hour for your skills, experience, and dedication. Professional Development: Access a range of CPD opportunities to support ongoing career progression. Networking: Work closely with multi-disciplinary health teams and broaden your professional connections. Purpose of the Role: To deliver a high-quality public health service to children and families, supporting healthy growth and development through the Healthy Child Programme. As a Health Visitor, you will work autonomously within the community to provide assessment, intervention, and safeguarding support. What You Will Do: Deliver the Healthy Child Programme (0–5), including health reviews, assessments, and early interventions. Promote health and wellbeing in key areas such as breastfeeding, nutrition, immunisation, sleep routines, safety, and development. Provide parenting advice and early education on child development and common childhood issues. Undertake comprehensive health and developmental assessments for infants and young children. Identify additional needs, vulnerabilities, or risks, offering tailored support and targeted interventions. Develop personalised health plans and monitor the child’s progress and outcomes. Support families experiencing perinatal mental health concerns, domestic abuse, or safeguarding issues. Act as a safeguarding lead, escalating concerns according to Trust and statutory procedures. Attend multi-agency meetings, case conferences, and child protection reviews. Work collaboratively with community services and deliver group sessions such as antenatal classes and parenting programmes. Person Specification: Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, or Mental Health) or Midwife. Current NMC registration. Full driving licence and business insurance. Experience working with children and families within public health or community services. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and early intervention. Ability to build effective relationships with families and professionals. Working in Worcester: Worcester is a vibrant and historic city offering an exceptional quality of life. With its beautiful riverside, cultural attractions, excellent transport links, and welcoming community, it provides a wonderful backdrop for both work and leisure. Whether you enjoy scenic walks, heritage sites, or a lively local atmosphere, Worcester has something for everyone. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanctuary Personnel Ltd