Job description
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of childrens social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.

ABOUT TEAM/ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Portage Team as a Portage Visitor on a 1 year fixed term basis.
1 x Full time - 37 hours per week, 1 year fixed term post (£32,654 to £37,938 Per year)
1 x Part time - 29.6 (4 days a week), 1 year fixed term post (£26,123 to £30,350 Per year)

PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT WHICH ROLE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

As a Portage Visitor you will provide a home-visiting service for pre-school children with developmental or learning difficulties, physical disabilities and/or other special needs. You will help parents to encourage their children’s development by suggesting activities and daily routines to make learning fun. You will also support the running of Portage groups held in our local children centres.
Training on the model recommended by the National Portage Association will be provided if needed.