Child Development Practitioner

Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Main duties of the job

Child Development Practitioner

Band 4 - £26,530 - £29114

Hours - 2 posts available part time/ full time

Permanent

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Child Development Practitioners to join our 0-19 Service.

You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care, assessments, and interventions tailored to individual needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide developmental assessments and interventions for children aged 0-8.
• Support families with tailored advice and guidance on child development.
• Collaborate with health visitors, school nurses, and other professionals to ensure holistic care.
• Facilitate group sessions and one-to-one support for children and parents.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns following local policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant qualification in Child Development, Early Years, Health, or Social Care (e.g., NVQ Level 3, degree in relevant field).
• Experience working with children, young people, and families in a developmental or health-related setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle may be required.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in multi-agency working.
• Additional training in child health, development, or family support.
• Understanding of the Healthy Child Programme.

Join us in helping to make a difference in the lives of children and families!

About us

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-

• Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Development opportunities We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.