SEND Practitioner

PAN TRADE; Northwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health services provider is seeking a CYP Starting Well SEND Practitioner in Northwich. This part-time role involves providing essential support to families with additional needs related to SEND. You will assess and coordinate support services, engage with families for timely interventions, and work collaboratively with health professionals. Applicants should have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. A compassionate and inclusive approach is valued. Salary ranges from £27,485 to £30,162 pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a team setting.
• Understanding of Healthy Child Programme.
• Knowledge of Child Protection workings and practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate needs-led support for children and families with SEND.
• Engage with families to offer specific SEND support.
• Work under delegation from SEND Nurse and Health Visitors.

Skills

Experience of supporting Children, Young People and Families with SEND

Understanding of Local Authority SEND pathways

Good working knowledge of child development

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

CYP Starting Well SEND Practitioner — Band 4. Permanent: Part Time (22.5 hours per week). Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (work pattern to be agreed). Site: Northwich and Winsford District. Salary: £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro-rata. Closing date: 18/09/2025 23:59.

The SEND Practitioner will work collaboratively to support families with additional needs in relation to SEND. They will provide effective, needs-led family support for children with SEND or additional needs in relation to their health and development, ensuring children with emerging/complex needs receive the right support at the right time. Working under delegation from a Health Visitor, the SEND Practitioner will contact families and explore the outcome of any intervention. The role may include discreet pieces of work within family homes. This vacancy covers Northwich and Winsford District and involves 3 days in the office per week; a small amount of remote working is possible, but there is a requirement to be in the office on certain days.

Main duties

• Assess and coordinate needs-led support for children and families with SEND using the early help and prevention model to support improved outcomes for Children and Young People.
• Work under a model of delegation from the SEND Nurse, Health Visitors and Operational Leads to ensure individualised support in preparation for school.
• Be a point of contact for delegated families to ensure effective communication with the service.
• Engage with families to offer specific SEND support and interventions at the earliest time using a Think Family approach within the Starting Well team.

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, and operates multiple sites. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites with services across Wirral, Cheshire, and additional locations. We aim to improve lives with a compassionate, person-centred approach and are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good overall rating. CWP is a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcoming applications from people with direct experience of using our services.

All new starters commence on a fixed start date each month in line with the Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme, which offers up to 3 weeks of training to meet induction/initial training requirements. P2C dates and onboarding support are provided.

Person specification

Qualifications (Essential criteria)

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Coaching
• Our Ways of Working

Knowledge & Expertise (Essential criteria)

• Understanding of Local Authority SEND pathways
• Awareness of trauma-informed; strength-based approach
• Understanding of Healthy Child Programme
• Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage and Children's Centre Core Offer
• Understanding of Early Help and Prevention pathway in relation to Children’s services and Continuum of Need
• Knowledge of Child Protection workings and practice

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of SEND parenting support
• Good working knowledge of child development and attachment in relation to SEND
• Ability to use a range of assessment tools in relation to SEND

Experience (Essential criteria)

• Experience of supporting Children, Young People and Families with SEND
• Experience of working in a team setting
• Assessment and care planning under delegation

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment
• Working within the Continuum of Need
• Working with children and families at transition points

Employer requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 196.1KB)
• OH (PDF, 632.5KB)
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy (PDF, 167.7KB)
• DBS Update Service Applicant Guide (PDF, 228.4KB)
• Privacy Notice (PDF, 177.4KB)
• Trust Profile (PDF, 521.4KB)
• Application Guide (PDF, 28.3MB)

Other information

Applicants are advised to apply early; if a large number of applications are received, the vacancy may close before the advertised date. If you have a disability that meets the Equality Act definition and you meet the essential criteria, you may be eligible for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. The Trust offers DBS-related information and guidance, and applicants are encouraged to enrol in the DBS Update Service. New NHS entrants start at the minimum of the scale stated. For neurodivergent applicants needing assistance with the application, contact the recruitment team.