Early Intervention SEND Worker

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Wirral, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Part Time
• Hours: 18 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 20/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CF&E/26/343898

Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values, ambitious, professional, resident‑focused and accountable, act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day. We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can “be the best we can be”.

With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #Be The Difference , Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

We have an exciting opportunity to become part of the vibrant Early Years SEND team, in the role of Early Years SEND Intervention Worker. The postholder will be responsible for supporting children and their parents with activities that support a child's development, using the small steps approach. In this role, you will work hybrid between Locality Family Hubs and the community.

The Early Years SEND Early Intervention Team provides early intervention for children under 5 years with diagnosed or emerging SEND. We offer a flexible service through home visits and group interventions, working alongside families, early years settings and partner agencies to support children’s learning, development, and successful transitions. Our Early Intervention workers will also play a vital part in our Best Start in Life initiative providing early joined up community support through the hubs providing early intervention and guidance.

We are looking for someone with an excellent ability to work in partnership with children and their families, including other professionals involved with supporting children with interventions. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with young children in either their home or settings. Commitment to inclusive practices and a good level of knowledge and understanding of the Early Years foundation stage and SEND code of practice is essential.

This is a rewarding job that will put the successful applicant in a key position to support children and their parents.

Wirral Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults  expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, all successful applicants will be subject to thorough pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, verified reference checks, verification of qualifications and identity, and checks of the right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process

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