City of York Council
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – Health Visitor
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Are you a newly qualified or experienced Health Visitor or School Nurse who is passionate about giving children and young people the best possible start in life?
Do you want to work in a transforming service that is committed to increasing and improving the Health Visiting and School Nursing offer? Do you seek a fulfilling role where you are valued, and your professional development is supported?
We are searching for enthusiastic and dynamic Health Visitors and School Nurses to influence the transformation of the Healthy Child Programme offer in York. We are committed to maintaining the public health nature of the service and focusing on improving health outcomes for children and young people in York.
York is a great place to live and work and is well above the national average in health, wellbeing, and happiness. However, we know that isn’t the case for everybody and that is where our 0-19 Healthy Child Service comes in.
The City of York Council want to make a real difference and are passionate about putting the health back into Health Visiting and School Nursing. Rated Good by CQC, working as a Health Visitor and School Nurse in York offers a great opportunity to be proactive in the delivery of the Healthy Child programme whilst providing a high-quality service to clients.
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Role Details
As part of the Healthy Child Service team, you will be working alongside a range of partners providing support to children, young people, and families across the Family Hub Network. The roles are based in Family Hubs across the city, and there may be the opportunity for some home/hybrid working. We provide all of our contacts with children and families in person and encourage office presence to support team morale.
Benefits
- Excellent support, training, and development opportunities
- Corporate membership with the Institute of Health Visiting or SAPHNA
- A growing range of discounts, rewards, and savings
- Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- A reward package which recognises your contribution
Application Process
If you are an innovative and forward-looking Health Visitor or School Nurse with a passion for delivering good outcomes and ready to make a real difference, please click apply. We would love to receive your application.
PLEASE STATE WHETHER YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HEALTH VISITOR OR SCHOOL NURSE OPPORTUNITIES.
Safeguarding
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Working Arrangements
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different, and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities, and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development.
Contact Information
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Andrea Pitman at Andrea.pitman@york.gov.uk, Tel: 07766 748906.
Important Dates
- Closing date: Sunday 9 August 2026 at 12 midnight
- Interview date: TBC
Eligibility
Internally advertised posts are only open to CYC, WWY, and Be Independent employees. Explore and Veritau employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.
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