Assistant Practitioner
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom · Part Time
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- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- NVQ Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent
- Eligibility
- The role is open to individuals qualified with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Child Development and those who are passionate about supporting child health and family wellbeing.
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Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
Join a passionate team dedicated to supporting children aged 0–5 and their families within the Healthy Child Programme based in Peterborough. This part-time position offers the opportunity to promote health and wellbeing in early childhood through a partnership approach tailored to local community needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support children, young people, and families to enhance health and wellbeing using early intervention and partnership working.
- Assist families confronting challenges such as mental health struggles, disabilities, or complex care needs.
- Operate both independently and allied with the Health Visiting team to provide coordinated care.
- Manage autonomous caseloads within universal and targeted service elements, serving as the initial contact in clinical and outreach settings.
- Collaborate with caseload holders to facilitate service coordination and development.
- Develop specialized knowledge areas enriching the Cambridgeshire Children & Young Peoples Service expertise.
- Implement health programmes solo or alongside local health teams.
- Engage actively in ongoing service improvements aligned with organisational priorities.
Candidate Requirements
- Possession of an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Child Development.
- Comprehensive understanding of child developmental processes.
- Ability to confidently offer advice and guidance to families.
- Capability to perform confidently both independently and within teamwork frameworks.
Additional Information
This role is embedded in an organisation rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, which champions community-based health initiatives. Staff satisfaction consistently ranks highly, reflecting a workplace committed to professional growth and engagement. Applications may close prior to the 6th August deadline due to volume.
For enquiries or informal visits, please contact the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Team Manager, Lennina Alban, at [email protected] or call 07783 885596.