Early Years Portage Practitioner: Home Visiting

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car user allowance

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Knowsley Council is seeking a Portage Practitioner to support pre-school children with additional needs through Educational Home Visiting and partnership working. You will lead Early Help Assessments and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans within Knowsley Early Years Service.

The role involves delivering Portage sessions, liaising with agencies, and travelling around the Knowsley borough. NVQ3 childcare or equivalent is required, with Basic Portage training and 6 months supervised

Qualifications

• Requires childcare qualification at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Complete Basic Portage workshop and core competencies; 6 months of supervised home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide Educational Home Visiting for pre-school children with additional needs and/or disabilities, in partnership with parents/carers and other agencies using the Portage Model.
• Initiate Early Help Assessments and act as Lead Practitioner when appropriate.
• Contribute to developing Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Deliver Portage services and targeted groups for families on the waiting list.
• Liaise with Local Authority, Health, Voluntary Sector and stakeholders to create beneficial links.

Skills

Partnership working

Home visiting

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Childcare or equivalent

Portage training basics

Job description

Knowsley Council is seeking a Portage Practitioner to support pre-school children with additional needs through Educational Home Visiting and partnership working. You will lead Early Help Assessments and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans within Knowsley Early Years Service.

The role involves delivering Portage sessions, liaising with agencies, and travelling around the Knowsley borough. NVQ3 childcare or equivalent is required, with Basic Portage training and 6 months supervised