Health Visitor / School Nurse – Strengthening Families (0-19)

About the role

The Strengthening Families team within the 0‑19 Families Health and Wellbeing Service is seeking a Health Visitor or School Nurse to work 24 hours per week. You will support children and young people aged 0‑19 and their families, delivering public‑health advice, early‑intervention support and safeguarding coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Provide public‑health information, advice and guidance to families and schools.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate health programmes for children and young people.
• Manage a caseload of children with safeguarding plans, assessing health needs and coordinating appropriate professionals.
• Document assessments and produce reports in line with professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and travel independently to meet service needs.

Required profile

• Compassionate and caring approach to families.
• Strong analytical and documentation abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child safeguarding legislation and practice.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage time and caseload effectively.
• Willingness to travel independently within Staffordshire.

Required skills

• Report writing
• Case management
• Public health advice delivery

What we offer

• Professional support and empowerment to deliver a child‑friendly service.
• Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team focused on early intervention.