Early Years Support Worker, Barnsley

Early Years Support Worker, Barnsley
Pay rate to £23.86 per hour
Contract role
We are recruiting for an experienced Early Years Support Worker to work in a team in Barnsley.
 
Job Purpose

• 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.

 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.