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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Family Health Practitioner/Family Peer Supporter

The closing date is 22 March 2026

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in the Wakefield Parent and Infant Relationships (PAIR) Team for a 30.0 hour Band 4 Family Peer Supporter

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the children's community health commissioned service under the direction and supervision of the PAIR clinical Lead/School Nurse/ Family Health SCPHN/ Staff Nurse/ contributing to the provision of high quality services for babies, children young people, parents, carers and families working within the framework of the Healthy Child Programme and Best Start In Life priorities. Being pro-active in delivering the national and Public Health agendas in response to identified health and social need, working in partnership with other agencies to meet agreed standards, objectives and statutory requirements.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

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-3697R

Job locations

Wakefield 0-19 Growing healthy team

Menzies Tuscany way

Normanton

WF6 2UA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Sally Smith or Jayne Fisher at Wakefield PAIR team on hdft.pair@nhs.net or call Sally Smith on 07741 966 143

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Sally Smith or Jayne Fisher at Wakefield PAIR team on hdft.pair@nhs.net or call Sally Smith on 07741 966 143

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both written and verbally.
  • Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisation

Both

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 Qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Qualification in childcare or young people
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both written and verbally.
  • Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisation

Both

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 Qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Qualification in childcare or young people

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

Wakefield 0-19 Growing healthy team

Menzies Tuscany way

Normanton

WF6 2UA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wakefield 0-19 Growing healthy team

Menzies Tuscany way

Normanton

WF6 2UA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead PAIR team

Sally Smith

sally.smith86@nhs.net

07741966143

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

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-3697R

Job locations

Wakefield 0-19 Growing healthy team

Menzies Tuscany way

Normanton

WF6 2UA


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