2026 Health Visitor
Salary Guide

Complete guide to Health Visitor salaries, responsibilities, and career paths.

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Health Visitor

HealthcareCommunity

Average Salary

£28,000 – £45,000

Working Hours

37.5 hours/week

Job Information

  • Health visitors support over 700,000 UK families annually

Other Names this Job is Known By

  • Community Nurse
  • Family Health Visitor

Key Responsibilities

  • Support families with young children
  • Conduct home visits and health assessments
  • Advise on child development and parenting
  • Monitor growth and wellbeing

Skills and Qualifications Required

  • Nursing or midwifery degree
  • Health visitor training (specialist community public health nursing)
  • NMC registration
  • Experience in community roles

Promotional Job Opportunities from this Role

  • Senior Visitor
  • Team Leader
  • Service Manager
  • Policy Advisor

How to Get the Job

  • Complete a nursing or midwifery degree
  • Undertake health visitor training
  • Register with the NMC
  • Gain experience in community roles
  • Progress to senior or specialist positions

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