SCPHN Apprentice - Health Visiting
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,073.00 to £39,043.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32073.00 - £39043.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK2 7JE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9362-26-0314 |
Summary
Work and develop alongside the integrated Stockport Family Team. Submit confidential information and reports, as requested, under the supervision of the assessor or supervisor. Deliver evidence-based practice appropriate for the service. To implement key standards from national directives and local policies and SOPs Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others. To work within Stockport Family integrated service recognising and using the principles of a restorative practice approach to guide practice. To contribute to governance and quality assurance, reducing risk to children, families and staff To take part in audit activities as directed by your Practice Assessor/Supervisor Non-patient moving and handling may be required, and training is provided. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act. Support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and assess child development, following pathways of care when need is identified. To provide SEND advice, guidance and support when identified need emerges. Be part of a locality multi-disciplinary team providing integrated early help and support with a focus on Public Health. To undertake assessments and interventions related to mental health and emotional wellbeing, parenting concerns, family relationship breakdown, safeguarding, child health and development, infant feeding, childhood nutrition and medical needs in community settings. Prepare and record assessments, case notes, contacts, and reports accurately and promptly in accordance with record keeping and trust policies and national protocol and guidance as relevant. To advise the caseload holder and Vulnerable Childrens Team (VCT) of suspected abuse and safeguarding issues adhering to Stockport Multiagency and Stockport Foundation Trust Policies and procedures to ensure safety and welfare of children and families. Participate in group and individual supervision, including safeguarding supervision in relation to casework and specific practice interventions and group programmes. As your skills develop you will be expected to manage with supervision a workload within individual and team priorities adhering to trust policies. Work collaboratively under supervision with partners and contribute to multiagency meetings and planning. As your skills develop you will be expected to undertake with supervision the role of lead professional, undertake early help assessment and planning, chair team around the child/family meetings where appropriate and support universal services in the completion of high-quality assessments. Work in a person-centred way and always consider the voice of the child, young person in the context of the family and community functioning. Work in a variety of settings including family homes, schools, community settings and clinics. Develop knowledge of the local community areas, including local community assets, voluntary and faith groups and support equality, diversity and SEND needs within community settings. Undertake relevant administrative duties and maintain appropriate records in accordance with the role and statutory requirements. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.