Integrated front door Health Visitor

Job Title: Health Visitor – Integrated Front Door Team
Working Pattern: Hybrid – office-based (Lincoln) and home working;
Salary: £39.152 - £47,181
Location: Lincoln
Closing Date: 20th July 2026
Interviews: 5th August 2026

We are seeking to recruit a motivated practitioner with initiative and drive who is 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.

Ready to help shape the future of the Social Care Integrated Front Door?

We have an exciting and unique opportunity to play a key role in influencing and shaping the future of the Social Care Integrated Front Door. We are recruiting a G9-G10 Health Visitor to join our team in Lincoln, working as part of a multi disciplinary team and closely with partner agencies to bring vital health expertise into front‑door decision-making.

You will support high-quality screening decisions, help safeguard children, and contribute to driving outstanding multi-agency practices.

About you
We are seeking practitioners who thrive upon innovation and are not averse to change. It is essential that you have a keen interest in safeguarding and are passionate about advocating for children. 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 comprehensive experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and families.
You will need to be able to drive as this role is hybrid and will require both office based working and working from home.

Our offer
We can offer you opportunities for personal and professional development in a new role that will develop and shape multiagency working and achieve the best outcomes for children.

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

If you have contributed to the NHS pension for one year this can be continued and NMC annual professional fees are paid.

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 here.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Steph Vickers or Dawn Firth via email stephanie.vickers@lincolnshire.gov.uk or dawn.firth@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

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.