Healthy Child Practitioner

Opus people solutions on behalf of Suffolk County Council have an exciting opportunity for a Healthy Child Practitioner

Job Title: Health Child Practitioner
Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week: 37
Hourly rate: £15
Location: Suffolk

Suitable practitioner level qualification at Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent experience in relevant area of work.

This post is designed to support the Health and Children’s Centre service and colleagues by working directly with families to help support the social, emotional, physical and intellectual wellbeing of children from pregnancy to 5 years, through the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and Children’s Centre statutory framework.

This role will be key in supporting parents to develop a strong bond with their child and remain positive role models as their children grow, understanding their role as their child’s educator. This will include undertaking developmental assessments, group planning, delivery and evaluation.

As part of the Healthy and Children Centre team you will plan and deliver an evidence based universal and targeted service to children and families as outlined in the Health & Children’s Centre Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and in accordance with governance frameworks.

“Suffolk County Council’s WE ASPIRE values: Wellbeing, Equality, Achieve, Support, Pride, Innovate, Respect and Empower.

The mission is to make a positive difference for Suffolk; committed to working together, striving to improve, and securing the best possible services.

Suffolk County Council’s Ambitions based on the council's objectives as laid out in our Corporate Strategy for 2022-26 – Our Ambitions”

If you thrive to make a difference and have experience, then we would love to hear from you