- Suffolk County Council
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Address: Mildenhall Hub, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7JX, Community based working
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Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
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Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
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Contract: Permanent
At Suffolk County Council we’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things.
As a Healthy Child Practitioner, you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
Reimagine the possibilities
Your role and responsibilities
As a Healthy Child Practitioner, you will work directly with children and families to support their social, emotional, physical and developmental wellbeing.
You will deliver both universal and targeted support through home visiting, group work and partnership working.
You will:
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work with families using the Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework
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deliver aspects of the Healthy Child Programme and Children’s Centre services
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support parents to build strong attachments and positive relationships with their children
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undertake developmental assessments and contribute to planning and evaluating interventions
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identify early need and provide timely support or referrals
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work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to improve outcomes
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promote school readiness, including speech, language and communication development
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maintain accurate records and contribute to service quality assurance
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support safeguarding by recognising and responding to risks appropriately.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference by helping families thrive and building stronger communities.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
What you will need
We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
You will bring:
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a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent experience)
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experience of working with children (particularly under 5's) and families
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knowledge of child development, attachment, and early intervention
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experience of multi-agency working and partnership collaboration
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strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
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ability to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
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good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
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a commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice.
If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you have relevant experience and passion, we encourage you to apply. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile, see the how to apply section below.
The team
Suffolk’s Health (0–19) and Children’s Centres provide universal and targeted support for children, young people and families. Our services focus on early intervention and prevention, ensuring children have the best start in life while reducing inequalities and supporting family resilience.
In Forest Heath, you will join a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in local communities.
Empowering everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Samantha Whiteman for a casual conversation. You can contact them by calling 01473 264265 or emailing [email protected]
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
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Tell me about a time you worked directly with children or families to support a child’s development. What approach did you take and what was the outcome
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Give an example of how you have supported parents to build a positive relationship with their child and improve outcomes for the family
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Describe a situation where you had to manage a safeguarding concern. How did you recognise the risk and what steps did you take
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Describe how you have engaged with families from diverse backgrounds or with different needs. How did you ensure your approach was inclusive and effective
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Tell me about a time you had to prioritise a number of tasks or cases. How did you manage your workload and meet deadlines
Step 4 - Upload a CV (Curiculium Vitae) without name and personal details.
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.
Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.
Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at [email protected] or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 25 June 2026.
Interview date: 6 July 2026.
Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
This authority 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. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
