Early Intervention Support Worker

Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council service in the UK seeks Early Intervention Support Workers to join their multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on providing timely support to families and schools regarding neurodivergent traits in children. Candidates should have experience in supporting children and families, with strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive practices. This is a temporary role with a competitive salary, which involves travel across multiple locations in Hampshire.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work environment

Internal development programmes

Qualifications

• Proactive candidate with experience supporting children and families.
• Ability to collaborate across agencies to improve outcomes.
• Commitment to inclusion and promoting early intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to families regarding children's potential neurodivergence.
• Act as a liaison between families and schools.
• Facilitate access to peer support and resources.
• Promote inclusive strategies in schools.
• Contribute to family-centred plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in neurodivergence or SEND contexts

Organisational skills

Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions

Job description

Job Details :

Job Reference : HCC622956

Salary Range : £33,178 - £36,369 per annum

Work Location : Multiple locations across Hampshire - see advert text for details

Hours per week : 37

Contract Type : Temporary until March 2027 (with the possibility to extend)

Closing Date : 21 December 2025

Interview Date : w / c 5 January 2026

The Role :

We are seeking passionate and skilled Early Intervention Support Workers to join the Hampshire Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Multidisciplinary Team (ND MDT). This innovative service is part of a system-wide transformation to move from a diagnosis-led approach to a needs-led model, ensuring children and young people with emerging neurodivergent traits, and their families, receive timely, holistic support.

As an Early Intervention Support Worker, you will play a key role in delivering the “family support” function of the MDT, helping families navigate services, access resources, and implement strategies that improve daily life and school experiences. You will also work closely with schools to promote inclusive practices and ensure that education settings are equipped to meet the needs of neurodivergent learners.

The Early Intervention Support Worker will have a work base in the MDT’s district hubs; some travel to visit local families, and on occasion schools in the district, a requirement of the role.

There are six roles / locations available, and you will be asked to state your preference on your application form :

• Havant and East Hants District
• New Forest and South Test Valley
• Basingstoke and Dean and North Test Valley
• Winchester and Eastleigh
• Hart, Rushmoor and East Hants
• Fareham and Gosport

What you’ll do :

• Provide support and signposting to families and/or professionals concerned about a child’s potential neurodivergence (including autism and ADHD).
• Act as a link between families, schools, and professionals, ensuring clear communication and coordinated care.
• Support schools and other practitioners in using the Neurodiversity Profiling Tool, helping them understand the child’s strengths and needs.
• Facilitate access to peer support groups, helplines, and digital resources.
• Work collaboratively with schools to embed inclusive strategies, improve attendance, and reduce exclusions.
• Contribute to family‑centred plans and attend MDT panel reviews where appropriate.
• Promote early intervention strategies and reduce reliance on formal diagnosis for accessing support.
• Provide flexible support across all age ranges (0–19), including primary, when required, to ensure continuity and equity of service.

What we’re looking for :

A proactive and organised professional with experience supporting children, young people, and families—ideally in neurodivergence or SEND contexts. You’ll bring strong communication skills, knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions, and a commitment to inclusion, working collaboratively across agencies to improve outcomes for neurodivergent children and their families.

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward‑looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work‑life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Information :

Early Intervention Support Worker Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements :

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion :

Mark Kingswood, County Education Manager on [e-mail]

EEO & Inclusion Statements :

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.