Child Development Practitioner in Dewsbury

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Development Practitioner to join our 0-19 Service. This role is crucial in supporting children, young people, and families by promoting health, wellbeing, and developmental progress. 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.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families!

To discuss the role further please contact lynsey.keeley@locala.org.uk or zoe.gaskin@locala.org.uk.

Please note - this position may be subject to DBS check.

Closing date - 10/02/2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

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. 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 meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”

Benefits

• 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%.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.