Portage Home Visitor

Overview

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The council aims to improve quality childcare across the city to enhance outcomes for children.

Role Summary

You will deliver a specialist, individually tailored package of assessment, monitoring, and early intervention using the Portage model for pre-school children aged 0-4 years with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of children and their families.
• Conducting developmental assessments.
• Providing resources, materials, and equipment for educational activities.
• Maintaining electronic records and contributing to multi-agency meetings.
• Supporting parents through emotional journeys and advocating for their child’s needs.

Team Feedback

"The regular contact with parents and children means you get to build a good rapport with families. Great training opportunities and immediate application of skills make it a fantastic job for those eager to learn."

"Portage offers a supportive team environment with a range of experience, allowing for individual program creation that leads to significant progress and job satisfaction."

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you need:

• Level 3 Early Years or relevant qualifications with knowledge of child development.
• Experience working with pre-school children who have special/additional needs or developmental delays.
• Understanding of partnership working with families and early years settings.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car, or ability to use public transport for visits.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Word.

What You'll Gain

Portsmouth City Council values its employees and offers a supportive environment with a focus on work-life balance, providing:

• Generous annual leave (27 days, rising to 31, pro-rata for part-time).
• A robust pension scheme with options for increased contributions.
• Access to diverse training and development opportunities.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on travel and a range of goods and services.

Additional Information

You will need to demonstrate your Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without this verification.