Health Visitor – Children’s Services (Inverclyde)

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Health Visitor to join the Inverclyde HSCP Children & Families Health Visiting Team. The role delivers a high‑quality, safe community health visiting service aligned with the GIRFEC framework, managing a caseload and working closely with families and multi‑agency partners.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a high‑quality health visiting service in the community.
• Manage and supervise a defined caseload, ensuring safe and effective care.
• Conduct robust assessments and make appropriate referrals.
• Use evidence‑based practice to address identified needs.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support children and families.
• Apply in‑depth knowledge of child protection and the GIRFEC/National Practice Model.
• Offer professional advice in multi‑agency settings, prioritising child safety.
• Lead discussions and make decisions in complex situations.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, service standards, and improvements.
• Maintain ongoing professional development.

Required profile

• Registered nurse or midwife at degree level (or equivalent).
• Post‑registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing (Part 3 NMC register).
• Educated to Master’s level or demonstrable equivalent knowledge.
• Strong understanding of legislation related to information sharing, data storage, and public protection.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, early intervention, and protection pathways.
• Skills in caseload management, strength‑based practice, risk management, and critical decision‑making.
• Ability to use assessment tools to determine referral pathways.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Required skills

What we offer

• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Minimum of 27 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.