Early Years Home Visiting Practitioner #000A833F1

Challenging Behavior, Children, Skills, Support Worker
Barnsley
November 20, 2025
£18 - £18 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Role Summary: Early Years Home Visiting Practitioner (Grade 7)

Key Requirements:

  • Early Years Experience: Strong understanding of the Foundation Stage and child development, particularly with children aged 0–5 (predominantly 0–3).

  • Home Visiting Role: Working independently in family homes as part of the Portage service, supporting children with developmental delays, health issues, and special needs.

  • Family-Centered Approach: Non-directive, family-led support. Practitioners must be confident engaging with families, identifying concerns, and collaboratively planning developmental goals.

  • Child Development Assessment: Skilled in assessing developmental stages and planning small, achievable next steps. Confident in play-based interaction and modelling engagement strategies for parents.

  • Hands-On Engagement: Comfortable working directly with children, including those with physical, communication, or health needs. Ability to create a safe, secure environment for families.

  • Transition Support: Supporting children through transitions in their development or care.

Essential Criteria:

  • Relevant Early Years qualification.

  • Must drive and have access to own vehicle.

  • Experience working with both adults and children.

  • Enhanced DBS required.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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