Portage Visitor

Haringey Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,256 - 39,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Local government pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Discount schemes across leisure and文化

Job summary

Haringey Council is recruiting a Portage Visitor to support young children with SEND and their families in the early years. You will visit families in their homes, deliver high-quality Portage support, and build strong relationships to empower parents and carers.

Working within the Early Years Inclusion Team, you will assess needs, coordinate with health and education professionals, maintain records, and help children transition into early years settings while promoting inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children with SEND and their families.
• Solid understanding of child development and inclusive practice.
• Compassionate, flexible practitioner who builds meaningful relationships.
• Effective communicator with strong organisational skills, able to manage an independent caseload.
• Committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s needs and plan tailored interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with health and education professionals to coordinate a multi‑agency approach.
• Support smooth transitions into early years settings and schools.
• Help families connect with local communities to promote inclusion and participation.

Skills

Independent caseload management

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Building relationships

Education

Experience with SEND services

Job description

Job Description

Portage Visitor

Contract Terms

• Starting salary: S01 (£38,256 – £39,276)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours per week: 36 per week, Hybrid
• Closing date: 30th August 2026
• Interviews: Week Commencing 21st September 2026

About Haringey

Haringey is a vibrant borough that values creativity, equality, and community engagement, and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

About the Role

As a Portage Visitor, you will support young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families to achieve positive outcomes in the early years. You will work in families’ homes, delivering high‑quality Portage support to children under five, building strong relationships with parents and carers, and empowering them with the skills and confidence to support their child’s development.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s needs and plan tailored interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with health and education professionals to coordinate a multi‑agency approach.
• Support smooth transitions into early years settings and schools.
• Help families connect with local communities to promote inclusion and participation.

About the Team

You will be part of Haringey’s Early Years Inclusion Team within Early Help, Prevention & SEND, working closely with health professionals, early years providers, schools and voluntary organisations to deliver coordinated, holistic support.

About You

• Experience working with young children with SEND and their families.
• Solid understanding of child development and inclusive practice.
• Compassionate, flexible practitioner who builds meaningful relationships.
• Effective communicator with strong organisational skills, able to manage an independent caseload.
• Committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes 31 days’ leave plus bank holidays, potential hybrid working, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and discount schemes across leisure and culture.