Community Staff Nurse (HV) in Ipswich

Suffolk County Council Address: Constantine House, Ipswich, IP1 2DH – Community based working

Salary: £34,434 - £39,152 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 18.5, with flexible working options available

Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment to cover an 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.

Your role and responsibilities

• Work directly with families to support the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual wellbeing of children from pregnancy to age five.
• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme and contribute to the Children’s Centre statutory framework.
• Plan and deliver evidence‑based universal and targeted services for children and families.
• Complete home visits and group sessions focusing on early intervention and prevention.
• Support parents to build strong bonds with their children and develop confidence in their parenting role.
• Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and contribute to assessments and meetings.
• Mentor students and support the development of other practitioners.
• 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.

You will need

• Registration as a Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse.
• Experience of working directly with children, young people, and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, national guidance, and best practice.
• Confidence working with families experiencing complex needs or early signs of difficulty.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Experience of multi‑agency working and collaborative practice.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A reflective approach and commitment to continuous professional development.

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 07546761989 or emailing Jessica.howard@suffolk.gov.uk.

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 (JPP) (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.

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk 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.