Job summary
- Main area
- Children
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 421-CYPD-3343R
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 0-19 Westmorland & Furness, Penrith Health Centre
- Town
- Penrith
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Child Development Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Child Development Practitioner
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 a Band 6 Caseload Holder contributing to the provision of high quality services for 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.
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Gurney on [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent relevant to the role.
Desirable criteria
- Childcare qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with and supporting parents and families
- Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both written and verbal
- Ability to relate to people of different backgrounds
- Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of child/adolescent development.
- Ability to demonstrate awareness of the importance of safeguarding children.
Desirable criteria
- Family support in a community setting.
- Knowledge of the Solihull Approach model
- Knowledge of parenting programmes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sara Gurney
- Job title
- Locality Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 304 9039
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