Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Children and Young People's Practitioner

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

Nottingham CityCare are excited to announce that we are recruiting to a Children and Young Peoples Practitioner (CYPP) post.

Nottingham CityCare is a dynamic organisation, commissioned to provide NHS services in the community.

You will be part of our 0-19 Public Health team, working in various community settings and clients homes, supporting Health Visitors in the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme, via our universal and targeted approaches. We are currently recruiting a CYPP that is committed to supporting and delivering public health messages to the families within Nottingham City. You will need to be a confident practitioner, who has excellent communication skills and a passion to embrace and support equality and diversity.

To support in post, you will have access to a plethora of mandatory and role specific training, with protected time for ongoing professional development. We have a robust competency package which will ensure you feel confident and competent to practice without direct supervision.

We also have a dedicated Safeguarding Service who will provide you with safeguarding advice, support and supervision. Our supervision package also includes management supervision and clinical/restorative supervision when required

The hours of work will be minimum 30 hours over 4 days- working days will be discussed at interview. The Service hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am 5pm excluding weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

We require enthusiastic Children and Young Peoples Practitioner to join our teams at Clifton and Broxtowe. You will be part of our Childrens Public Health 0-19 Nursing Service in Clifton or Broxtowe, working from a range of community settings and within clients homes. You will support the Specialist/Senior Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) (Health Visitor/School Nurse) in the delivery of the universal and targeted services. You will support the SCPHN in the management of a defined caseload as part of a 0-19 years integrated multi-agency partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities in line with local and national guidelines.

In partnership with the Early Help team; you will be delivering evidence based programmes of care to families and children. You will also support on reducing health inequalities and improving the health and wellbeing of children and their families within Nottingham Citys community.

You will be able to demonstrate;

Some experience of / a passion for working with Children, Young People and Families.

A desire to improve your skills and knowledge of Childrens Community Nursing

Excellent communication skills; (written and verbal), coupled with good IT and organisational/ prioritising skills, with the ability to work within a team setting as well as independently.

Positive outlook and responsive to changes in the future delivery of health care.

Knowledge and experience in addressing safeguarding issues.

About us

We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.

CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring.

CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year (pay award pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9826-PCRD-6319

Job locations

Clifton Cornerstone

Southchurch Drive

Nottingham

NG11 8EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

We reserve the right to close this post early based on the number of applications, please submit your application early to avoid disappointment

Job purpose

To work as part of an integrated Childrens Public Health 0 -19 Nursing team and support in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to children aged 0 to 19 years old in a variety of community settings.

You will participate in the development of a range of health promotion initiatives which aim towards improving the physical, social, and emotional well-being of children, young people and families.

Dimensions

The post holder will work as part of a geographical, skill mix team to support the delivery of high quality public health services to children, young people, and their families in Nottingham city.

Organise and complete delegated work effectively.

Undertake other duties as may be required for maintenance of an effective and efficient service

Key Responsibilities

Quality and Performance

Undertake Healthy Child Programme, developmental reviews and public health interventions delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse.

Undertake specific public health programmes of care, such as behaviour/parenting support, sleep management support, continence, healthy lifestyle and speech and language assessments in a variety of settings e.g. home, clinics, children's centres, and schools.

Be able to facilitate small groups to deliver health promotion messages e.g.weaning, oral health.

Providing routine information to children, young people and families which requires persuasive skills, particularly when there are barriers to understanding.

Receive information from clients who may have difficulty conveying their views and ensure provision is made to facilitate their ability to achieve this e.g.when English is not the first language, SEND.

To be able to assess the needs of families under the direction of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or Community Public Health Nurse using the relevant assessment tools.

To use evidence-based programmes of care in line with CityCare policies and guidelines to deliver safe and effective care.

Undertake targeted health promotion initiatives in a variety of settings e.g. homes, clinics, schools.

Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required within the remit of the role.

Ability to contribute towards achieving key performance targets.

To contribute to the writing of reports, feedback to the caseload holder and attend meetings/ reviews under supervision to support targeted families.

Maintain an accurate diary in accordance with the lone working policy and adhere to agile working guidance

Work in a cost-effective manner.

Contribute to processes to maintain stock control and ordering of resources required to undertake role.

Actively contribute to maintenance and security of equipment used within the team.

Contribute to activities aimed at increasing service efficiencies e.g., reduced printing and signposting to alternative resources.

Professional

Work in accordance with Nottingham City Local Safeguarding Childrens Board procedures.

Provide and receive routine information, orally, in writing or electronically in line with Nottingham CityCare policy and abiding by legal requirements.

Ensure clear, accurate and up to date recording of information on SystmOne as per local record keeping policy.

Complete all appropriate records/documents in a clear, accurate and timely way, participating in reporting processes as necessary.

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload under the supervision of senior members of the team.

Observe confidentiality at all times.

To demonstrate empathy, compassion, and ability to reassure.

Be sensitive to the needs of children, young people and their carers.

Where communications/barriers are evident identify appropriate resources to optimise understanding for parents and young people.

Participate in the induction/training of new staff.

Provide shadowing opportunities to students on placement with the service.

Delegate work to appropriate support staff according to their remit.

Offer leadership to children and young peoples support workers in the undertaking of their roles e.g. shadowing opportunities and undertaking of clinical supervision/appraisals.

At all times ensure that own actions support and promote equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, the public and colleagues within the health care environment.

To always conduct yourself in a professional manner during the undertaking of your work.

To dress in accordance with Nottingham CityCare Partnership uniform policy.

To uphold Nottingham CityCare Core Values and Behaviours.

Knowledge, training, and experience

To attend mandatory and role specific training sessions as defined by Nottingham CityCare Partnership.

To understand CityCare policies and procedures related to your clinical role.

To attend safeguarding supervision on a regular basis in accordance with Nottingham CityCare Partnership guidelines.

To receive annual review and personal development planning to promote achievement of individual, team and organisation objectives.