Assistant Practitioner - Wellington, United Kingdom - Somerset County Council

Somerset County Council
Somerset County Council
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Wellington, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Why should I choose Somerset County Council?

Well, for a start, we're a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.


And that's why we're working so hard to build a
sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.


If you're looking for a place where you work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.

We also promote a
healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible.


What will I be doing?

We're working to improve the lives of children and families in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that.


Your day-to-day work will involve:
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Supporting Health Visitors in completing holistic assessments of the health and wellbeing of families, as well as assessing the ongoing physical, social and emotional development of children.

  • Working closely with our Health and Social Care colleagues,
    contributing towards multidisciplinary work and assessments.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

But it will really help if you:

  • Have a
    Childcare qualification
  • Have
    experience of working with children and families, demonstrating your dedication to improving health and wellbeing.
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Be caring, empathetic and friendly.
  • Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Have previous experience working in the community and home visiting.


In Somerset we have continued to re-shape the way Public Health nursing teams work and our experience gained through the pandemic, has enabled us to build on innovative practices to keep delivering the Healthy Child Programme, holistically meeting family's needs.

This has been achieved by working collaboratively with out partner agencies and building community capacity.


We are a team with a strong Public Health focus committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our children and families in Somerset, using good leadership skills and a sound knowledge base in Safeguarding and Child Protection processes.

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset.

An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.


What will I be offered in return?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.

As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:


  • We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible
- iHV professional membership.

  • Prioritised superb Safeguarding, Clinical, and Restorative supervision.
  • The opportunity to fulfil your leadership role within the team.
  • Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
  • Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
  • Staff discounts in gyms.
  • Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
  • Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
  • A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
  • My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

Anything else I should know?

From 1 April 2023 the County and District councils in Somerset will be replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council.

It's an exciting time to join us as we work together with the four district councils to deliver the new council for Somerset.

Applicants must have a
full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

The Salary for this post is Grade 12 ££24,496 - £27,852.


DBS information
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.


Job Reference:
SCC04089
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