Portage Parenting Officer – Flexible Home-Based SEND Support

Merton Council; Merton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Merton Council is seeking a Portage Parenting Officer to support children from birth to three with SEND, delivering personalised programmes in home and community settings. The role focuses on empowering families through play-based learning and family-centred support.

You will collaborate with health professionals and early years teams, maintaining records and contributing to reviews. Part-time role with hybrid working arrangements, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children with SEND and families.
• Sound understanding of child development and early intervention.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Portage support to children with SEND.
• Work with parents to support child learning and development.
• Assess progress and develop learning targets.
• Plan and deliver play-based activities in homes, Children’s Centres and Family Hubs.
• Support delivery of programmes for autism spectrum and language delay.
• Facilitate parenting groups and model practical strategies.
• Collaborate with health professionals, early years providers and SEND teams.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and transition planning.
• Help families access local services and opportunities.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation/record-keeping

Education

Childcare/education/SEND/health qualification

Job description

Merton Council is seeking a Portage Parenting Officer to support children from birth to three with SEND, delivering personalised programmes in home and community settings. The role focuses on empowering families through play-based learning and family-centred support.

You will collaborate with health professionals and early years teams, maintaining records and contributing to reviews. Part-time role with hybrid working arrangements, permanent contract.