Health Visitor

Job summary The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum (£31,967 to £38,493 pro rata for 30 hours per week) 30 hours per week. Based in Chard. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, Subject to meeting certain criteria, or Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme. Main duties of the job Were working to improve the lives of children under 0-5 and their families in Somerset and youll be a key part of that. You will: Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. Provide leadership and supervision to other members of the Public Health Team ensuring you delegate appropriately to other team members and work within somerset Local Authority policies and procedures. Take responsibility for the outcomes of the children 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 0-5 with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing. Contribute to multi-agency early support assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate. Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners. Provide families and children 0-5 with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing. Contribute to multi-agency early support assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate. About us We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available: iHV professional membership. Flexible, family friendly working patterns, working between 9:00 - 5:00 Monday to Friday. Prioritised superb Safeguarding, Clinical, and Restorative supervision. The opportunity to fulfil your leadership role within the team. Continuing Professional Development opportunities. 30 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave. Staff discounts in gyms. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings. My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more. Details Date posted 09 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £31,967 to £38,493 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number K0002-26-0027 Job locations Somerset County Council Chard Library Holyrood Lace Mill Chard Somerset TA20 2YA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION Job description Job responsibilities Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION