About this role
Job summary
Are you a newly qualified or experienced School Nurse who is passionate about giving children and young people the best possible start in life?
Do you want to work in a transforming service that is committed to increasing and improving the School Nursing offer? Do you seek a fulfilling role where you are valued, and your professional development is supported?
Main duties of the job
We are searching for enthusiastic and dynamic School Nurses to influence the transformation of the Healthy Child Programme offer in York. We are committed to maintaining the public health nature of the service and focussing on improving health outcomes for children and young people in York.
York is a great place to live and work and is well above the national average in health, wellbeing and happiness. However, we know that isnt the case for everybody and that is where our 0-19 Healthy Child Service comes in.
The City of York Council want to make a real difference and are passionate about putting the health back into School Nursing. Rated Good by CQC, working as a School Nurse in York offers a great opportunity to be pro-active in the delivery of the Healthy Child programme whilst providing a high-quality service to clients.
About us
From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, and with partners, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York.
Local communities depend on the statutory services we deliver and our people are proud to keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient.
A strong council can also be an empowering force - transforming lives, communities and generations. We deliver lots of important but little-known services that are making a big difference to those who need them.
Every year at the council:
7,036 adults receive social care 77,000 people served in the customer centre 260,000 enquiries resolved over the phone 3,000 planning applications 5.5m tonnes of waste collected 1.2m metres of high verges cut 8,000 council properties managed 8,000 businesses supported 200,000 residents served 220 children looked after
For more information about working for the council or to see the latest job vacancies visit https://jobs.york.gov.uk/
Website:http://www.york.gov.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
As part of the Healthy Child Service team, you will be working alongside a range of partners providing support to children, young people and families across the Family Hub Network. The roles are based in Family Hubs across the city and there may be the opportunity for some home /hybrid working. We provide all of our contacts with children and families in person and encourage office presence to support team morale.
Not only do we offer excellent support, training and development opportunities but also corporate membership with SAPHNA, a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings, Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution.
If you are an innovative and forward looking School Nurse with a passion for delivering good outcomes and ready to make a real difference please click apply, we would love to receive your application.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact: Jenny Dearing, Operations and Quality Manager (Healthy Child Service)
m: 07415 [email protected]
Closing date: Wednesday 14 October 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 26th October 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please see the JD attached.
Desirable
Please see the JD attached.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name City of York Council
Address West Offices
Station Rise
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 6GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.york.gov.uk/jobs-training/working-council (Opens in a new tab)