About the Team and the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly regarded Integrated Disability Service Early Years’ Team and be part of Warwickshire’s SEND journey.
We are looking for a motivated, resourceful and enthusiastic practitioner to work with children and their families at home or transitioning into an EY setting. Applications from practitioners who are already Portage trained are particularly welcomed.
As a Child Development Adviser, you will provide support and advice to families of children with complex needs, empowering parents and carers to develop their child's play and learning. You will also support professionals in settings to develop their skills and capacity to promote positive outcomes at the point of transition.
As well as working with parents, you will work alongside other professionals from Health, Social Care and SEND, employing Early Support principles.
We are looking for a person to work in the centre south of the county, based in Saltisford, Warwick, preferably full time. We are also looking for a person to work preferably 0.6 in the north of the county. The role is term time only.
The IDS 0-5 team combines Specialist Teachers, Child Development Advisers and SEND Childcare Co-ordinators, who support children with a range of SEND in their home prior to nursery, or in their childcare or EY setting. We work within a wider SEND Education Service providing support from 0-25.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
Closing Date: Thursday 21st November 2024
Provisional Interview date: 16th December 2024
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