Assistant Practitioner

Assistant Practitioner

Closing date: 16/08/2026

Salary: £23,187- £25,995 for 30 hours per week.

Role summary

The purpose of this role is to support Health Visitors with the delivery of health and wellbeing services for children and families. You’ll be working under the supervision of a Health Visitor.

You’ll carry out delegated interventions, implementing evidence-based programmes of care, coordinating by priority of need and responding to individual health and care needs. Through effective health promotion, you will empower healthy lifestyles and contribute to positive outcomes through early support and prevention.

There is a requirement to work with vulnerable children and families in line with national and local policies relating to safeguarding children. You’ll be providing support and advice to children, families and schools regarding the health and wellbeing needs of children.

This role will be based in Reckleford, Yeovil.

What you’ll do - key responsibilities

• Undertake defined, delegated clinical or therapeutic interventions.
• Implement programmes of care in line with current evidence, taking action relative to an individual’s health and care needs.
• Promote effective inter-professional and multi-disciplinary team working with peers, colleagues and agencies.
• Promote effective health promotion and empower healthy lifestyles.

What we’re looking for – knowledge, experience & skills

• Proven experience in an education or health care role.
• Relevant placements / experience to the role including experience working with children.
• Understanding of the importance of current evidence-based practice.
• Higher apprenticeship L5 / Diploma L4 / Foundation Degree in a related subject.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to demonstrate compassion and honesty.
• Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Additional Information  

• This role will require an enhanced DBS check.
• Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• 28 days of annual leave (additional to bank holidays)

• Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship
• Job Description: AG0973 Assistant Practitioner.pdf

If you want to get to know our team, come and visit us or learn more about the role, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact: Joanne Gill via email at joanne.gill@somerset.gov.uk or Rebecca Humphrey via email at rebecca.humphrey@somerset.gov.uk