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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Child Development Practitioner

The closing date is 15 September 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in the Cumberland 0 - 19 Service working within our 0 - 19 Team for a Child Development Practitioner.

The successful applicants will be based in Whitehaven working within our teams to deliver care across the localities.

For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.

Main duties of the job

The Child Development Practitioner is a member of the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service, working within the policies and procedures relating to the 0 - 19 service.

The post holder will work closely with the SCPHN within a skill mixed team to support the delivery of the 0-19 Service Specification and Healthy Child Programme (HCP).

The aim of the service is to provide universal access to children, young people and families to the Healthy Child Programme and facilitate early identification of additional and or complex needs.

The post holder will contribute to the Public Health Agenda, to support the promotion of health and reduction in health inequalities. They will work in in partnership with key partners and agencies to meet local and national agendas

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds, Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness, and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CYPD-3275R

Job locations

Market Hall, Whitehaven

Market Place,

Whitehaven

CA28 7JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.

If you have any questions please contact:

Anna Jacobs, Service Manager

Telephone: 07468 624 115

Email: anna.jacobs1@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.

If you have any questions please contact:

Anna Jacobs, Service Manager

Telephone: 07468 624 115

Email: anna.jacobs1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent.
  • Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.

Desirable

  • Experience of facilitating group work.
  • Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
  • Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of facilitating group work

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of child development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent.
  • Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.

Desirable

  • Experience of facilitating group work.
  • Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
  • Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of facilitating group work

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of child development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Market Hall, Whitehaven

Market Place,

Whitehaven

CA28 7JG


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Market Hall, Whitehaven

Market Place,

Whitehaven

CA28 7JG


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Anna Jacobs

anna.jacobs1@nhs.net

07468624115

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CYPD-3275R

Job locations

Market Hall, Whitehaven

Market Place,

Whitehaven

CA28 7JG


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