- Suffolk County Council
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Address: Constantine House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DH – Community based working
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Salary: £34,434 - £39,152 per annum pro rata
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Hours: 18.5 hours per week, with flexible working options available
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Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment to cover a absent post holder until March 2027.
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Community Staff Nurse, Health Visiting in our Health (0–19) and Children’s Centres, you’ll see the direct impact of your work on children, families, and communities across Suffolk. Join us and turn your passion for improving outcomes into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will work directly with families to support the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual wellbeing of children from pregnancy to age five. You’ll play a vital part in delivering the Healthy Child Programme and contributing to the Children’s Centre statutory framework.
On a typical day, you might:
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Plan and deliver evidence‑based universal and targeted services for children and families
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Complete home visits and group sessions focusing on early intervention and prevention
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Support parents to build strong bonds with their children and develop confidence in their parenting role
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Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and contribute to assessments and meetings
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Mentor students and support the development of other practitioners
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Maintain high professional standards in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and clinical governance requirements
You’ll be supported to grow, reflect on your practice, and make a meaningful difference every day.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is committed, compassionate, and motivated to improve outcomes for children and families.
We hope you’ll bring:
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registration as a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse
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experience of working directly with children, young people, and families
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knowledge of safeguarding legislation, national guidance, and best practice
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confidence working with families experiencing complex needs or early signs of difficulty
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strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
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experience of multi‑agency working and collaborative practice
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good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
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a reflective approach and commitment to continuous professional development
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘How to apply’ section towards the bottom of this advert.
If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Suffolk’s Health (0–19) and Children’s Centres provide early help services to families from pre‑birth to young adulthood. We focus on prevention, early intervention, and reducing inequalities to give children the best possible start.
Our team works collaboratively across communities, supporting family resilience, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring services are accessible and inclusive. You’ll be joining a supportive, professional team where your contribution truly matters.
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 Jessica Howard (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07546 761989 or emailing [email protected]
If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
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 300 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
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Please advise your NMC Pin number?
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Why do you believe you are the best candidate for this role? Please outline the skills and experience you would bring to the team, and how these align with the requirements of the position.
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Tell us about your experience working as part of a team. How have you demonstrated collaboration, and what contribution did you make to achieving shared goals?
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Describe a situation where you provided leadership or direction. What actions did you take that made you effective, and, in hindsight, what might you have done differently?
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Give an example of when you developed or suggested a different approach to a problem or situation. What did you propose, what was implemented, and what was the outcome?
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 21 June 2026
Interview date: 2 July 2026
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
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
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).
