Health Visitor

Job summary Job locations: Acacia Children's Centre, CR4 1SD - 1 positionLavender Steers Mead Children's Centre, CR4 3HL - 1 position We are looking for an enthusiastic Health Visitor to join our Health Visiting Service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, deliver and influence a comprehensive health visiting service that meets the public health needs of children, families and local communities within community settings across the borough. Both part-time and full-time applications are welcome, and flexible working arrangements can be discussed. You will play a key role in improving health outcomes and life chances for children and families, while contributing to safeguarding responsibilities in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018). Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care. The successful candidate will plan, organise and evaluate health visiting services, working in partnership with families and other health and social care professionals to ensure seamless, joined-up support. You will also help drive continuous improvement and contribute to quality and service development initiatives across the team. Find out more information about working and living in South West London here - https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector Main duties of the job As a Health Visitor, you will deliver the Healthy Child Programme and provide a skilled, effective and evidence-based service to children and families within community settings across Merton. Key responsibilities include:o Working in partnership with families to assess needs, develop personalised health plans and support positive health outcomes for children and parents.o Using specialist skills and knowledge to provide advice, guidance and support on evidence-based health care practices.o Understand the caseload profile including the health needs of the defined population and local communities, targeting outreach services to meet their needs.o Initiating referrals and working closely with multidisciplinary and multi-agency colleagues to ensure children and families receive coordinated care and support.o Promoting safeguarding, early intervention and health promotion to improve outcomes for children and families.o Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of team and organisational objectivesPlease refer to Job description and personal specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. About us We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 824-SOUTH-8330608 Job locations Acacia children centre 230 Grove Road, Merton CR4 1SD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and