Early Years Complex Needs Co-ordinator – AR

Job Details

Early Years Complex Needs Co-ordinator

Location: Southwark Council
Hours: 36 Hours per Week
Contract: Temporary – possible 6 month term

Make a Difference at the Earliest Stage of Young Children�s Live�s.

Southwark� Early Years Service is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner with knowledge and experience of supporting children with high and sometimes, complex needs and their families to co-ordinate and provide intensive early intervention and family support for babies and young children aged 0-5.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with families, helping children achieve the best possible start in life through coordinated support, evidence-based interventions and strong partnership working across Education, Family Hubs, Health, and Family First services.

You will become a key professional for families, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time while helping parents confidently navigate SEND pathways and services.

Salary

Grade 7: �35,373 – �41,637

Dependent on qualifications and experience.

About the Role

As an Early Years High Needs Co-ordinator, you will:

  • Undertake home visits and developmental assessments for children aged 0-5.
  • Support the triage of health notifications and coordinate appropriate interventions.
  • Build positive and trusting relationships with families.
  • Deliver targeted, play-based interventions to support children’s development.
  • Empower parents and carers to embed learning opportunities within the home and everyday routines.
  • Support families through SEND pathways, referrals and EHCP processes.
  • Coordinate multi-agency support plans across Early Years, Health, Family Hubs, Family First and voluntary sector partners.
  • Promote inclusive practice and improve access to local services.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to support transitions into early years settings and reception.
  • Produce professional reports, assessments and recommendations.
  • Contribute to the development of Southwark’s wider early years and childcare SEND and inclusion offer.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Level 3 in Early Years or SEND qualification.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
    • SEND Code of Practice (0-25)
    • Portage practice
    • Safeguarding legislation
    • Child development and developmental assessment
  • Proven experience supporting young children with:
    • Developmental delays
    • Disabilities
    • Additional needs
    • SEND requirements
  • Experience of:
    • Home-based, outreach or community family support
    • Multi-agency working
    • Delivering play-based interventions
    • Supporting transitions into education settings
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with parents, carers and professionals.
  • Strong report writing, record-keeping and IT skills.
  • Ability to manage a caseload independently and prioritise effectively.

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to influence outcomes during a child’s most important developmental years.
  • Meaningful frontline work with children and families.
  • Multi-disciplinary working across Southwark’s Education, Family First, SEND and Health services.
  • Ongoing supervision, training and professional development.
  • Chance to contribute to the development of inclusive practice across Southwark.

Additional Information

  • Enhanced DBS check required.
  • Ability to travel across Southwark locations.
  • Flexible working arrangements available.