Associate Practitioner - Childrens continuing care team
The closing date is 05 February 2026
Job summary
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families every day? Come and join the Lifetime Service, where compassion, inclusion and teamwork guide everything we do.
We are a joint Community Childrens Nursing and Psychology Service supporting children and young people with life limiting and life threatening conditions, as well as those who meet the Childrens Continuing Care criteria. We help families through every stage of their journey, enhancing their quality of life and providing outstanding care at home and in the community.
Our team is based at Kingswood Hub in South Gloucestershire and we provide services across BNSSG, with additional support offered in B and NES. We care for children and young people aged 0 to 19, ensuring they and their families feel supported, valued and understood.
We are looking for caring and motivated individuals who want to use their skills to make a genuine impact. You will work closely with families and colleagues, bringing ideas, learning new skills and contributing to a supportive and empowering team culture.
The role includes a mix of nights, weekends and office based working, giving you variety and opportunities to build strong relationships with the people you care for. We have both 35 hour and 27 hour per week posts available.
If you ready to be part of a service that truly changes lives, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help children and families live richer and more fulfilling lives.
Main duties of the job
You will work in the Continuing Care team to undertake clinical shifts usually working alongside the Lifetime support workers (LSW) in the child's home or school setting. Observe the LSW clinical competencies and undertake annual clinical assessments of their skills to enable them to undertake the clinical interventions to the children and their families who meet Continuing Care Criteria (Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and B&NES).
You will undertake the line management of a small team of LSW's which includes having 6 weekly one to one meetings, performance development reviews and supporting attendance reviews in accordance with Sirona's policies and procedures.
You will also work alongside the nursing team to develop and provide training and assessments to groups of LSWs.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Details
Date posted
22 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
083-7649965-WW
Job locations
Kingswood Hub
Alma Road
Kingswood
BS15 4DA
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Kingswood Hub
Alma Road
Kingswood
BS15 4DA
Employer's website
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