Early Years Neurodivergent Service Support Worker HCC625193

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; Hybride; GBP 29 000 - 32 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Résumé du poste

Hampshire County Council is recruiting an Early Years Neurodivergent Service Support Worker to join our Inclusion Team in Basingstoke. You will support pre-school children with neurodivergent profiles, including those with SEMH needs, by modelling inclusive practices and enabling access to services.

In this hybrid, part-time role you’ll work with families, early years settings and partner agencies to tailor approaches, provide training, and help children reach their potential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 health, education or social care qualification or willingness to work toward one.
• Experience with pre-school children and families, including children with SEND and neurodivergent needs.
• Good understanding of child development and inclusive practice.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist advice and model effective strategies for children with neurodivergent needs.
• Develop tailored approaches with families and practitioners to promote inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Facilitate joint planning with parents, offering guidance, workshops and resources.
• Raise awareness and deliver training on neurodivergent and SEMH needs.
• Support transitions and multi-agency partnership meetings.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, agencies and maintain confidential records while safeguarding.

Connaissances

NVQ Level 3

SEND experience

Child development

Communication skills

Formation

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Description du poste

Early Years Neurodivergent Service Support Worker HCC625193

Help young children achieve the best possible start in life!

Join our Services for Young Children Inclusion Team as an Early Years Neurodivergent Service Support Worker and make a real difference to the lives of pre-school children with emerging or identified neurodivergent profiles, with or without social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Working as part of a specialist service, you'll help remove barriers to learning, development and participation by supporting children, families and early years settings. Through close collaboration with children, parents, carers, practitioners and partner agencies, you'll model and develop tailored activities, facilitate access to services, and promote inclusive practices that enable every child to thrive.

This rewarding role helps ensure children receive the right support at the right time, enabling them to thrive and reach their potential.

What you’ll do:

• Support Early Years settings and Year R staff by providing specialist advice and modelling effective strategies for children with neurodivergent needs.
• Work directly with children, families and practitioners to develop tailored approaches that promote inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Facilitate joint planning with parents and carers, providing guidance, workshops and resources to strengthen the home learning environment.
• Raise awareness of neurodivergent and SEMH needs among professionals and families, sharing expertise and delivering training.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings, transition planning and partnership working with other services.
• Support transitions into school, including facilitating Transition Partnership Agreements (TPAs) where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, agencies and community partners, maintaining confidentiality and accurate records while coordinating services and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.

What we’re looking for:

• A relevant Health, Education or Social Care qualification at NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience of working with pre-school children and families, including children with SEND and neurodivergent needs.
• A good understanding of child development and inclusive practice.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with a range of professionals.
• A commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Make a meaningful difference to children's lives at a crucial stage of their development.
• Be part of an innovative and supportive Inclusion Team committed to improving outcomes for children with SEND
• Work in a rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• Help shape a developing specialist service and contribute to inclusive practice across Hampshire.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Why join us:

• Make a meaningful difference to children's lives at a crucial stage of their development.
• Be part of an innovative and supportive Inclusion Team committed to improving outcomes for children with SEND
• Work in a rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• Help shape a developing specialist service and contribute to inclusive practice across Hampshire.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Early Years Inclusion Support Worker, Early Years Family Support Worker, Early Years SEND Support Worker, Early Intervention Support Worker, Neurodivergent Children Support Worker, Early Years Inclusion Practitioner, Neurodiversity Support Practitioner, Early Years Child Development Support Worker

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Hampshire County Council

Salary: £28,697 to £31,573 a year, pro rata
Hours: Part-time
Location: Basingstoke, RG21 7LS
Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 26 Oct 2026
Closing date: 9 Nov 2026

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