About this role
Job summary As a Band 5 Family Wellbeing Nurse, you will be part of our valued team in Essex, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and terms and conditions, including an NHS pension Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at lea
Main duties of the job As a Band 5 Family Wellbeing Nurse, you will be part of our valued team in Essex. You'll be joining a passionate, multidisciplinary team recently rated 'Good' by the CQC, committed to clinical excellence, partnership working, and real community impact. Your role will be varied and rewarding as you support children, young people, and families through personalized care and evidence-based interventions. Responsibilities include creating and evaluating care plans, mentoring colleagues and students, and participating in safeguarding initiatives. Benefits include access to exclusive rewards, bespoke career pathways, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. You'll work with the community, improving wellbeing and promoting healthy futures across Essex.
About us HCRG Care Group, established in 2006, is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. It delivers and transforms adult and children community health services alongside partners like the NHS, Essex County Council, and Barnardos. Focused on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes, the company supports communities across England, directly helping more than half a million people each year. Guided by values of care, thought, and action, HCRG Care Group is committed to equal opportunities, providing inclusive work environments and welcoming diversity in its team. The organisation aims to change lives by transforming health and care, ensuring high standards and community impact.
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Package Description
As a Band 5 Family Wellbeing Nurse, you will be part of our valued team in Essex, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
Band 5 Agenda for Change salaryand terms and conditions, including an NHS pension Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionJob Introduction
At HCRG Care Group, in partnership with the NHS, Essex County Council, and Barnardos, we proudly deliver the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service;a trusted, free-to-access service designed to give every child, young person, and family in Essex the best possible start in life.
Our service brings together a dedicated team delivering Childrens Community Specialist Health Services, including Community Nursing, Childrens Therapies, and Community Paediatrics.From the antenatal stage through to age 19 (or 25 for young people with Special Educational Needs), we work in homes, schools, Family Hubs, and community delivery sites to ensure care is accessible, compassionate, and impactful.
We are for the community, with the community, and in the community; empowering families, improving wellbeing, and promoting healthy futures across Essex.
As a Family Wellbeing Nurse, youll be joining a passionate, multidisciplinary team recently rated Good by the CQC; committed to clinical excellence, partnership working, and real community impact.
Main Responsibilities
As a Family Wellbeing Nurse, youll be an integral part of our Healthy Family Team, working collaboratively with Health Visitors, School Nurses, and Family Support Practitioners to deliver the Healthy Child Programme across the community.
Your role will be varied and rewarding; each day youll make a genuine difference by:
Supporting children, young people, and families to reach their full potential through personalised care and evidence-based interventions.
Assessing health and development needs, creating, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans in partnership with families.
Acting as a role model and mentor, supporting colleagues, students, and new starters through guidance, supervision, and preceptorship.
Participating in early help and safeguarding initiatives, ensuring the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children.
Leading or contributing to parent education groups on topics such as child development, managing common illnesses, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Benefiting from regular safeguarding supervision and ongoing professional development, supported by our dedicated Practice Education Team.
Ideal Candidate
You are a Registered Nurse or Midwife who is passionate about giving children the healthiest possible start in life and supporting families to thrive.
You bring:
A strong commitment to community-based, preventative healthcare and holistic wellbeing.
Confidence in using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
A caring, resilient, and collaborative approach that reflects our values We Care, We Think, We Do.
Whether youre newly qualified or experienced, youll receive a comprehensive induction and continuous learning opportunities designed to help you grow your community nursing career.
Together, well build healthier, stronger families; one connection at a time.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you.If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse or Midwife, valid UK driving license, confidence in using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
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 HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Chelmsford
CM1 2AQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)