Job vacancy details
Specialist Portage Worker
| Employer | London Borough of Waltham Forest | Children and Young People Services | Reference | 50038062/CYPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Tue 16/03/2010 12:00 PM | Closing Date | Fri 09/04/2010 23:30 PM |
| Working Pattern | Part Time, Permanent position | Hours | 10.5 per week |
| Salary | £29,601 - £31,761 | CRB Check | Enhanced |
| Location | The Wood Street Health Centre, 6 Linford Road, Walthamstow, London | ||
1 SPECIALIST PORTAGE WORKER (Autism/Social & Communication Difficulties).
One part-time post: 10 ½ hours (pro-rata). All day Tuesday plus one other half day.
Waltham Forest Portage Service has been established since 1979 and is part of the Specialist Children’s Service based at The Wood Street Health Centre providing services to disabled children. The Service operates all year round.
We require applicants who have an Early Years or Teaching qualification. Applicants must have substantial experience of working with young children who have autism/social and communication difficulties and their families. You will need to have worked with both children and their parents individually and in groups. You will need to have had experience of working with multi-agency professionals and knowledge and/or experience of using the Early Support principles. The ability to speak a local community language would be an advantage.
If appointed, you will be running the Social & Communication Groups with a Speech & Language Therapist working with the children and their parents/carers. You will also provide advice and support to the parents/carers including joint home visits with other professionals when appropriate.
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the work, please contact Jean Ashley, Portage Team Manager on 020 8430-7995.
Closing date: 9th April 2010.
Shortlist: 15th April 2010.
Interview date: 23rd April 2010.
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.
We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace.
The Council is committed to meeting its 4 strategic outcomes contained in its Corporate Equality Plan:
• Promoting equality of opportunity
• Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage
• Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels
• Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all.
Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.
For more information please visit: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/index/social.htm
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Other Attributes
- Keyword: portage
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupation: Educational Services
- Location: Waltham Forest
