Description

Location: Children's Centre, Liverpool - L25

Salary: Grade 5, Approx £17.03 to £19.23

Hours: 35 hours per week, worked flexibly between 8:30am and 6:00pm

Contract: Full Time

About the Role

A Liverpool Children's Centre is seeking a committed and enthusiastic SEN Disability Link Worker to support children aged 0-5 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing early intervention support, with a particular focus on children experiencing speech and language delay and communication needs. Working within both the Children's Centre and family homes, you will help children achieve their developmental potential through targeted support, inclusive activities and family engagement.

You will work closely with parents, carers, health professionals and partner agencies to ensure children receive the support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0-5 years with SEND and their families.
• Provide targeted interventions, particularly for children with speech, language and communication delays.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate Speech and Language Enhancement Programmes.
• Facilitate inclusive stay and play sessions, rhyme time groups and other early years activities.
• Undertake home visits to support families within their own environment.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, offering guidance and practical support.
• Work collaboratively with Early Years practitioners, health professionals and external agencies.
• Monitor children's progress and maintain accurate records.
• Use IT systems and databases effectively to record, update and report information in line with data protection requirements.
• Contribute to assessments, support plans and review meetings where appropriate.
• Promote inclusion, safeguarding and positive outcomes for all children.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Early Years Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• SEN qualification or significant knowledge and practical experience of supporting children with SEND.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years.
• Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Knowledge of child development and early intervention approaches.
• Experience working in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children and families.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Competent in the use of IT systems and databases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working across community and centre-based settings.

Desirable Criteria

• Additional training in Speech and Language Development or Communication Support.
• Experience delivering targeted parent and child programmes.
• Knowledge of local SEND services and referral pathways.
• Experience of working within a Children's Centre, Early Years or Family Support setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £31,000 - £35,000 per annum (Grade 5).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families.
• Supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A varied role working both in the community and within the Children's Centre.

Caring Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and relevant pre-employment checks.