About this role
Job summary The Family Hubs Team in Calderdale is an evolving multi-disciplinary service offer, complementing the Calderdale 0-19 Service and the wider Children's Services offer. The post holder will have established links across the Family Hub network and other Calderdale partners. They will be responsible for delivering specialist support and advocacy for children and young people in KS3 and KS4 who are not regularly attending school.
Main duties of the job Responsible for delivering specialist support and advocacy for children and young people in KS3 and KS4 who are not regularly attending school. This includes children and young people who are exhibiting emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), those who are persistently absent, those at risk of exclusion, and those who are electively home educated (EHE). A key element of the role is to gather data on this cohort of young people to inform and support development of service where required.
Responsible for working across the local authority and health services using a collaborative approach; working with a wide range of professionals and services to ensure young people are supported to attend school regularly, and where they are electively home educated, that they can access health and wellbeing support.
Co-ordinate and facilitate access to a broad range of health services, reflecting the physical, behavioural, emotional, social, and psychological needs of young people - including childhood immunisations, PSHE curriculum topics, health needs assessment and supported access to specialist services where indicated.
Develop therapeutic relationships with young people and work in complex family situations to improve outcomes for young people.
Deliver interventions based on best practice and within governance frameworks.
To gather qualitative and quantitative data to inform an improved understanding of the cohort, including an action plan to develop service.
About us Welcome to Locala Health and Wellbeing - proud to provide NHS community healthcare services across Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford. We help people have better lives - and you can too.
"Join us" and you will get:
Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%. Agenda for Change pay scales and holiday allowances - We are committed to the AfC scales for all colleagues and acknowledge all existing NHS length of service. Development opportunities - We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.
A say in how things are done - We are a membership-based, colleague-owned organisation. Join us and you immediately become a member with opportunities to be involved and have your say.
Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated "Good" NHS healthcare services, as well as having a "positive social impact in local communities
Job description Job responsibilities Specialist For Children Not In School
Band 7: £49,387 - £56,515
30 Hours Per Week
Fixed Term - 2 Years
The Family Hubs Team in Calderdale is an evolving multi-disciplinary service offer, complementing the Calderdale 0-19 Service and the wider Children's Services offer.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Nurse For Children Not In School to join our Family Hubs Team.
The post holder will have established links across the Family Hub network and other Calderdale partners. They will be responsible for delivering specialist support and advocacy for children and young people in KS3 and KS4 who are not regularly attending school. This includes children and young people who are exhibiting emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), those who are persistently absent, those at risk of exclusion, and those who are electively home educated (EHE).
A key element of the role is to gather data on this cohort of young people to inform and support development of service where required.
This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy
For more information please refer to Job Description To discuss the role further please contact Cliff Dunbavin - Head of Operations on or 07763 564507.
Please note - this position may be subject to DBS check.
Closing date - 23/06/2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications
About us
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
"Locala is a 'Disability Confident' employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process."
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-
Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
Locala Community Partnerships CIC is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Desirable
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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 Locala Health and Wellbeing
Address Horsfall House, Halifax
Halifax
HX1 1SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)