Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Information
Make a difference to the lives of pre-school children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Northumberland Portage Service as a Portage Home Visitor. This is a part time permanent position, 3 days per week, whole year. The successful candidates will work throughout Northumberland.
Portage is a pre-school home visiting educational and support service for young children with special educational needs and disability. The aim of Portage is to help parents and carers to become teachers of their own children in their own homes.
Working collaborative with other relevant professionals is essential and there will also be a training aspect to this role. You will also work in a variety of different schools/settings to support transitions.
The post will sit in Northumberland’s Low Incidence Needs Team.
Experienced in working with families and pre-school children, you will have a recognised Level 4 qualification, an in-depth knowledge of child development in the early years and approaches to supporting vulnerable children with SEND and their families.
You will be well organised and self-motivated. You will be a good listener and communicator; you will also have an empathetic and sensitive approach.
Working with our children and their families is highly rewarding and enjoyable, and we welcome applications from people who can demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and a commitment to SEND.
The ability to work as part of a team is essential but it is important to note that for much of the working day you will be a lone worker, once training and the induction period is complete.
The means and ability to travel across Northumberland is also an essential part of the role.
The positive outcomes for families and children make this area of work hugely rewarding.
We are offering:
- A permanent contract for 0:6 (3 full days whole year)
- Salary – Band 6 (£30,559 - £33,366 pro-rata actual salary; £18,335 - £20,019)
- Local Authority Pension and Flexi Scheme
Closing date: Closing date for applications is Thursday 12th December at midnight.
*Successful shortlisted candidates must be available for interview on Thursday 19th December
Further information can be obtained by contacting Allison Gilder, Low Incidence Needs Team Service Manager at; Allison.gilder@northumberland.gov.uk or Linda Barker, Portage Team Lead at; linda.barker@northumberland.gov.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
It is a great time to join us, and we welcome your application. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
