Health visitor
Health visitors work with families with a child aged 0 to 5 to identify health needs, promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness.
Day-to-day Tasks
- advise new parents on baby feeding, hygiene, safety and sleep
- support parents with their children's development needs
- coordinate child immunisation programmes
- organise clinics or drop in centres
- work with social services and other organisations to safeguard and protect children
Skills and knowledge
- sensitivity and understanding
- active listening skills
- the ability to understand people’s reactions
- knowledge of psychology
- administration skills
Industry Qualifications
You can apply for health visitor training if you're a registered midwife or nurse in any branch of nursing.
You'll need to complete the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting course which is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Your training can be full time or part time and will last between 1 to 2 years.