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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Qualification in relevant subject or equivalent.
- Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
Desirable
- Childcare Qualification
- 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
Desirable
- Family Support in a Community Setting
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.
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).
Closing Date: 30 November 2025
