Community Staff Nurse

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Date: 13 Oct 2026

Location: Highbridge, GB, TA9 4PW

Company: Somerset Council

Salary: Agenda for Change Band 5 (£32,073 - £39,043 per annum)

Contract: This is a fixed term contract until August 2028

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 29 October 2026

 

 

Join us on our mission to give every child the best possible start in life in Somerset.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to support the health, wellbeing and development of children and families across Somerset. As part of our Public Health Nursing Service, you'll help deliver the Healthy Child Programme from the antenatal period through to age five, working under the guidance and clinical oversight of a Health Visitor.

 

 

About the Role

 

As a Community Staff Nurse, you'll work alongside Health Visitors and partner agencies to provide health promotion, early intervention and targeted support for children and families. You'll work across homes, clinics, Best Start Family Hubs and community settings, assessing needs, delivering agreed care, and identifying developmental, safeguarding and wellbeing concerns.

 

If you're a registered nurse or midwife with a passion for supporting children and families, promoting positive outcomes and reducing health inequalities, we'd love to hear from you.

 

 

How You’ll Make a Difference

 

  • Support children and families by delivering key elements of the Healthy Child Programme and helping them achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
  • Carry out assessments, identify needs and provide advice and support tailored to each family's circumstances.
  • Help parents and carers with a range of topics including infant feeding, child development, healthy lifestyles, emotional wellbeing and keeping children safe and healthy.
  • Identify concerns relating to a child's development, wellbeing or safety and work with colleagues to ensure families receive the right support.
  • Build positive relationships with children and families, providing compassionate and inclusive care in a variety of settings.
  • Work closely with Health Visitors and partner organisations, including health professionals, schools, early years providers and community services.
  • Maintain accurate records and share information appropriately to support the best outcomes for children and families.
  • Manage your workload effectively while contributing to team activities, service improvements and high-quality care.

 

 

What You’ll Bring

 

  • Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
  • At least 12 months' post-registration experience and confidence in assessing needs, planning support and delivering high-quality care.
  • Experience of working with children and families, providing advice, guidance and support to meet a range of needs.
  • An understanding of public health nursing, child development, health promotion and early intervention.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to concerns about a child's wellbeing or safety.
  • Strong communication, organisation and digital skills, including record keeping and report writing.
  • The ability to work independently, use your judgement and seek support when needed.
  • A collaborative approach and experience of working effectively with colleagues and partner organisations.
  • A compassionate and inclusive approach, with a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes, or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role through alternative means.

 

 

Why Join Us?

 

At Somerset Council, we’re a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England’s most beautiful counties, it’s a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

 

  • 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, subject to meeting certain criteria, or Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
  • Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
  • Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

 

Find out more about working at Somerset Council:

 https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-at-somerset-council/

 

 

Further Information

 

  • The role involves regular travel across Somerset, including visiting families in their homes, clinics and community settings.
  • You will work independently at times and may be required to support colleagues across different localities to help maintain service delivery.
  • The role can involve carrying equipment, supporting families through sensitive situations and responding to safeguarding concerns.
  • An Enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barred List check, is required for this role.
  • We are committed to supporting our employees and will consider reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
  • Somerset Council's Dynamic Working Strategy applies to this role, offering flexible working across community, clinical, office and digital settings to meet service needs.

 

Interviews are set to take place on Friday 6th November.

 

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Rebecca Humphrey (Team Manager) on rebecca.humphrey@somerset.gov.uk or Jo Gill (Operational Manager) on joanne.gill@somerset.gov.uk

 

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.

 

You can find a copy of the full job description here: AG1064 Community Staff Nurse - Health Visitor.pdf 

 

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