Children's Health Worker

Job Introduction

Job Title: Children's Health Worker
Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £27,254 - £30,024
Location: South Kesteven Rural Health Visiting Team (Bourne)
Closing Date: Wednesday 09 September 2026
Interviews: Thursday 24 September 2026

Make a Real Difference to Children and Families Across South Kesteven

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and supporting families to thrive? Do you have experience working with children and families, and a strong understanding of child development?

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Children's Health Worker to join our dedicated South Kesteven Rural Team within Lincolnshire's 0-19 Children's Health Service.

South Kesteven Rural (Bourne) Full Time 37hrs

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work directly with children and families across rural communities, delivering evidence-based health promotion and early intervention support as part of a multidisciplinary team led by Health Visitors and Registered Nurses .

About the Role

As a Children's Health Worker, you will play a key role in supporting children and families to achieve the best possible health, developmental, and emotional outcomes. We are excited to be involved in the Family Hub model working in partnership with other agencies including Early Years teams, Family Help and Social Care. We work within a variety of settings such as clinics, nurseries and family homes, no two days are the same. This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a positive impact on families. We provide a comprehensive induction/training package.

About You: 

You must have a child care qualification: a diploma in Childcare and Education, NNEB, BTEC Diploma in Early Years Care and Education, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent relevant qualification

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Knowledge of child development and health promotion principles.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An individual who can be proactive and work autonomously as well as part of a team
• A compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach.

Above all else you need to have a positive "can do" attitude and be passionate about making a difference for the children and families of Lincolnshire

Further candidate essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Job Description, which is attached to the advert on the LCC Jobs page. We are offering a competitive salary and generous annual leave with the opportunity to buy more. Exciting learning and development opportunities.

We have a comprehensive emotional health and well-being package, benefits package including excellent discount schemes and many areas for professional support and development .

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Steph Vickers, Locality Health Manager for North and South Kesteven  stephanie.vickers@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 9th September     Interviews will be held 24th September

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. 

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council 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.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.