Early Intervention SEND Worker

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: £33,119 - ££36,581 pro rata plus benefits
• Location: Wirral, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Part Time
• Hours: 18 hours per week.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• 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.

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Julie Brimble

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.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s). The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at :

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

If you're already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we're committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest's employment and skills team on  or contact  or .

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