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.
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