Neurodivergent Service Support Worker (Early Years)
Job Reference: HCC622530
Salary Range:£27,780 - £30,564 pro rata, per annum
Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 2 November 2025
Interview Date: 17 November 2025
Make a difference to the lives of pre‑school children with emerging or identified neurodivergent profiles.
The Role:
Hampshire County Council’s Services for Young Children Inclusion Team removes barriers to participation and learning for all children. You will work directly with children, early years practitioners and parents/carers to model and develop tailored activities, facilitate access to services and promote inclusive practices.
What you’ll do:
* Model effective strategies and interventions with children in their settings.
* Empower and support early years staff to liaise with external agencies and families, promoting inclusive practice and access to services.
* Facilitate joint planning with parents/carers, offering workshops and resources to strengthen the home learning environment.
* Raise awareness of neurodivergent and SEMH needs among professionals and families, sharing expertise and delivering training.
* Support transitions into school, including facilitating Transition Partnership Agreements (TPAs) where appropriate.
* Contribute confidently to multi‑agency meetings and planning discussions.
* Communicate effectively with individuals and agencies, maintaining confidentiality and accurate documentation.
* Liaise with community partners to coordinate services and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
* Participate in supervision and professional development, and contribute to service evaluation and improvement.
What we’re looking for:
* Well‑organised and self‑motivated
* A skilled communicator and active listener
* Empathetic, solution‑focused and sensitive to the needs of children and early years settings
* Able to work independently and as part of a multi‑agency team
* Committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
We are hiring to multiple roles across the county. We currently have vacancies in:
* East Hampshire
* Havant
* Hart & Rushmoor
* Eastleigh & Winchester
* Basingstoke & Deane
* Fareham & Gosport
Please state in your application which area(s) you would like to be considered for.
Application requirements: Please complete the Application Form clearly stating how you meet all of the role requirements. CVs will not be considered.
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward‑looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.
You will receive a comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training.
We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
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