Somerset County Council

Health Visitor

The closing date is 26 April 2026

Job summary

The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (£30,945 to £37,263 pro rata for 30 hours per week)

30 hours per week.
Based in South Somerset.
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.

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£30,945 to £37,264 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

K0002-26-0011

Job locations

Somerset Council

Brympton Way

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2HT

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
course.
Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
and Preventative Strategy.
Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
policies.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Health Visitor
Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
Evidence of continued professional development.
Nurse Prescriber V100 Qualification or equivalent.

Skills

Essential

Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
group setting.
Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
prioritise workload.
Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
Report writing knowledge and skills.
IT Competent.
Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
Audit and research skills. E
Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
Immigration Act (2016). E
Working Conditions
Working Arrangements
Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
Corporate Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
course.
Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
and Preventative Strategy.
Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
policies.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Health Visitor
Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
Evidence of continued professional development.
Nurse Prescriber V100 Qualification or equivalent.

Skills

Essential

Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
group setting.
Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
prioritise workload.
Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
Report writing knowledge and skills.
IT Competent.
Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
Audit and research skills. E
Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
Immigration Act (2016). E
Working Conditions
Working Arrangements
Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
Corporate Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset County Council

Address

Somerset Council

Brympton Way

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2HT

Employer's website

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset County Council

Address

Somerset Council

Brympton Way

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2HT

Employer's website

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)