Community Early Years Practitioner
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Sirona care & health CIC Community Early Years Practitioner
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Would you like to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Community Early Years Practitioner in our Bristol East and Central Team.
Join our dedicated 0-19 Public Health Nursing team as a Community Early Years Practitioner and make a lasting difference to children and families across BNSSG. Working alongside Health Visitors, you'll deliver evidence-based early intervention, empower parents, promote healthy child development, and provide support in homes and community settings.
If you're passionate about giving every child the best start in life, enjoy working independently as part of a supportive team, and thrive on building strong relationships with families and partner organisations, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a skill mix team, supporting delivery of integrated, evidence-based services for children & their families. Focusing on prevention, promotion, early intervention, improving health and reducing health inequalities.
Using a holistic and sensitive approach to support parents with their children's social, emotional and developmental needs, working in family homes, children's centres, and other community settings in Bristol East &Central.
Working in partnership with families to deliver evidence-based interventions promoting attuned and sensitive parenting and support the social, emotional and developmental needs of children.
You will work largely autonomously (lone working is a feature of the role) with supervision. There will be times when you access additional support or provide additional support with colleagues.
You will be responsible for planning, delivering and recording your allocated work and liaising with Health Visitors and other colleagues.
This role requires a flexible, warm & reflective practitioner committed to ongoing development of skills and knowledge in order to maintain the excellent standards of the service.
You will work with communities and services within your locality, including early years settings & children's centres to build social capital and community networks.
You will embed Sirona's vision of supporting communities socially and economically to tackle the impact of child poverty, reduce inequalities and add social value.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
083-8133914-WW-A
Job locations
New Friends Hall
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
BS16 1EQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
This role requires the successful applicant to be mobile, visiting several locations across a wide geographical area so the post holder must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to an appropriate means of transport to undertake the job effectively
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
This role requires the successful applicant to be mobile, visiting several locations across a wide geographical area so the post holder must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to an appropriate means of transport to undertake the job effectively
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Diploma of Higher Education, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification with relevant experience, in a related area such as early years education or childhood, or early years studies.
Desirable
- Certified IAIM Baby Massage Instructor
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice
- An understanding of evidence based practice in all areas of practice
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills in a range of situations.
- Demonstrate an ability to remain focussed on the child and child outcomes when working with families.
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the safeguarding role of CEYP within a universal service and multi agency context
- Demonstrate knowledge of early child development
Desirable
- Experience of group facilitation
- Experience working in a similar community role.
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Diploma of Higher Education, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification with relevant experience, in a related area such as early years education or childhood, or early years studies.
Desirable
- Certified IAIM Baby Massage Instructor
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice
- An understanding of evidence based practice in all areas of practice
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills in a range of situations.
- Demonstrate an ability to remain focussed on the child and child outcomes when working with families.
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the safeguarding role of CEYP within a universal service and multi agency context
- Demonstrate knowledge of early child development
Desirable
- Experience of group facilitation
- Experience working in a similar community role.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
New Friends Hall
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
BS16 1EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
New Friends Hall
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
BS16 1EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Community Early Years Practitioner
Stacey Marks
07880001772
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
083-8133914-WW-A
Job locations
New Friends Hall
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
BS16 1EQ
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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