Relief Health Visitor

Job Introduction

Job Title: Relief Health Visitor 

Salary: Grade 9 (£40,444 - £44,253 full-time equivalent, per annum) 
Working Pattern: Relief role, variable hours
Location: Lincolnshire (countywide/Hybrid)
Closing Date: October 6th, 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 28th October, 2026 (onsite: Horncastle LN9 6AQ)

We are seeking to recruit motivated practitioners with initiative and drive who are keen to contribute to the further development of our integrated children's health service. The Children's Health Team work within Lincolnshire County Council very closely with Children's Services (Children's Centres, Early Help, Social Care and Family Hubs) and other agencies. Our aim is to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities for children, young people and their families in our care. Due to our integrated ways of working, we are able to provide a comprehensive package of care to ensure that our children are able to achieve their full potential. We deliver our service in different environments such as within the home, children’s centres and schools.

There are vacancies for Relief Health Visitors across the county of Lincolnshire.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic and forward-thinking practitioners who have ideally practised as a Health Visitor within the last three years due to this being relief Health Visitor posts. You will be committed to innovation, open to new ways of working, and motivated by change. As a passionate public health advocate, you will be able to demonstrate recent, effective delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

You will need to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team.

You need to have excellent communication skills and experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries.

 You will need experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and families.

This role involves regular travel to a range of locations, including home visits, children’s centres and family hubs, some of which may not be easily accessible by public transport. The ability to travel to these locations as required is an essential part of the role.

Our offer 

At Lincolnshire County Council we strongly believe in supporting our HV's and provide regular clinical and safeguarding supervision.

NMC annual professional fees are paid.

Practice Supervisor – Helen Blades  07741606077 helen.blades@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Practice Supervisor – Laura Curtis  01522 301438 laura.curtis@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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.