Job Information
Make a difference to the lives of pre-school children with significant additional needs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Northumberland Portage Service as a Portage Home Visitor. This is a full time 37hrs per week contract, fixed for two years.
The successful candidates will work throughout Northumberland.
You will work in a variety of different settings, including in the home. The child centred practice advisory element of the role involves collaborative working with other relevant professionals.
The post will sit under the umbrella of the Low Incidence Needs Team.
For over 40 years Portage has been providing a highly professional educational home visiting service for families of pre-school children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The positive outcomes for families and children make this area of work hugely rewarding.
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 families, particularly children with SEND. You will be well organised and self-motivated. You will be a good listener and communicator; you will also have a 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, commitment, and a sense of humour.
The ability to work both individually and as part of a team is essential.
The ability to travel across Northumberland is also an essential part of the role.
We are offering:
A two-year fixed term contract
Salary – Band 6
Pension Scheme and Flexi
*Successful shortlisted candidates must be available for interview on Thursday the 25th of April 2024.
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 Leader 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.
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, so that our teams reflect the communities we serve.
It is a great time to join us, and we welcome your application.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
-Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
