Directorate & Service
Public Health and Communities – 0-19 Public Health Nursing
Salary
£31,537 – £34,434 per annum
Working Arrangements
Mon – Fri, 37 hours per week
Contract
Fixed term until 31/03/2027
Flexible Working & Secondment
We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application.
DBS & Checks
Enhanced DBS check required. If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years, you may be required to apply for an overseas criminal record check. Please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk for further information.
Visa & Sponsorship
The council does not hold a Home Office licence and does not sponsor visa applicants.
Closing Date
17/04/2026 23:59
Benefits & Rewards
- Great pay + excellent pension scheme
- Flexible working to support work/life balance
- Opportunities for training & development
- Employee discounts and health & wellbeing support
Your Role
You will work as part of a team to improve public health outcomes for children, young people and families living in the Borough. You will support the development and implementation of strategies and interventions that tackle health inequalities and target those in most need.
You will contribute to the Oral Health Improvement programme, focusing on supervised toothbrushing clubs. You will work with Barnsley Family Hubs, Early Years Settings and primary schools to increase uptake of supervised toothbrushing and deliver training to settings, improving awareness of the importance of good oral health.
You will also support the wider Children and Young People public health teams on other priority areas such as food, healthy weight and teenage pregnancy prevention.
Qualifications & Experience
• A committed, dynamic and flexible individual with a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Excellent team working and communication skills, with confidence in delivering key messages to a range of partners.
• Knowledge of the oral health agenda and its links to nutrition and healthy weight is beneficial.
• Innovative and creative approach to work.
Application Process
CVs are not accepted for this role. Please view the job profile for this role and demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome chats about flexible working arrangements and are happy to address any questions.
If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Laura Quinn (Public Health Principal), lauraquinn@barnsley.gov.uk.
Inclusive Hiring
We welcome applicants with past convictions. We are committed to fairness and do not discriminate.
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