Early Years High Needs Co-ordinator

Wax Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Early Years High Needs Co-ordinator to support families across Southwark. The role blends home visits with office work, focusing on children aged 0-5,SEND pathways and multi-agency collaboration.

You will assess development, produce reports, and help families navigate EHCP processes while promoting inclusive practice across services. Hybrid working with travel across Southwark.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Early Years or SEND qualification.
• Understanding EYFS, SEND Code of Practice (0-25), Portage, safeguarding.
• Experience with disabilities/additional needs/SEND.
• Experience of home-based outreach and multi-agency work.
• Strong report writing and IT skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Undertake home visits and developmental assessments for children aged 0-5.
• Coordinate interventions and triage health notifications.
• Build positive relationships with families.
• Deliver play-based interventions to support development.
• Support SEND pathways, referrals and EHCP processes.
• Coordinate multi-agency support plans across Early Years, Health, Family Hubs, Family First and voluntary sector partners.
• Produce professional reports and recommendations.
• Promote inclusive practice and access to local services.
• Support transitions into education settings.
• Ability to travel across Southwark locations.

Education

Level 3 in Early Years or SEND qualification

Job description

Job title: Early Years High Needs Co-ordinator

Job Category: Education Qualified

Location: 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH, Southwark Council

Salary: £19.47 per hour

Enhanced DBS Required

Approx 2-3 days a week supporting families and 2-3 days working from home / office based

About the Role

• Undertake home visits and developmental assessments for children aged 0-5.
• Support the triage of health notifications and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with families.
• Deliver targeted, play-based interventions to support children's development.
• Empower parents and carers to embed learning opportunities within the home and everyday routines.
• Support families through SEND pathways, referrals and EHCP processes.
• Coordinate multi-agency support plans across Early Years, Health, Family Hubs, Family First and voluntary sector partners.
• Promote inclusive practice and improve access to local services.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support transitions into early years settings and reception.
• Produce professional reports, assessments and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of Southwark's wider early years and childcare SEND and inclusion offer.

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Level 3 in Early Years or SEND qualification.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
  • SEND Code of Practice (0-25)
  • Portage practice
  • Safeguarding legislation
  • Child development and developmental assessment
• Proven experience supporting young children with:
  • Disabilities
  • Additional needs
  • SEND requirements
• Experience of:
  • Home-based, outreach or community family support
  • Multi-agency working
  • Delivering play-based interventions
  • Supporting transitions into education settings
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with parents, carers and professionals.
• Strong report writing, record-keeping and IT skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and prioritise effectively.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to influence outcomes during a child's most important developmental years.
• Meaningful frontline work with children and families.
• Multi-disciplinary working across Southwark's Education, Family First, SEND and Health services.
• Ongoing supervision, training and professional development.
• Chance to contribute to the development of inclusive practice across Southwark.

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Ability to travel across Southwark locations.
• Flexible working arrangements available.

£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust