4Recruitment Services are seeking to recruit a Children with Disabilities Intervention Worker. The post holder will be based in a Children with Disabilities Service based in Tameside. You will be required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children with additional needs, of safeguarding by means of an effective assessment of need and the co-ordination and provision of appropriate services DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: To carry out assessments for children with additional needs at early intervention. To co-ordinate service provision to meet the needs of those children. To carry out reviews and visits in accordance with service procedures. To carry out direct work with children with additional needs using a variety of communication methods including work with their families in order to meet their assessed need. To respect and promote the needs of children arising from their disability, racial, cultural, religious and linguistic background. To engage parents, carers and children in meaningful and open working relationships, to encourage their full participation in meeting the needs of the children. To support the development of parents and carers as required in order to achieve best outcomes for disabled children. To undertake such work jointly within a multi-disciplinary team and from other agencies. To prepare and present information (both written and oral) to panels, and other agencies. To maintain up-to-date records on all work carried out and to ensure good and effective communication with other professionals involved. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Knowledge of safeguarding / child protection Skills in needs assessment and risk assessment Ability to communicate openly and honestly with children, parents and carers Ability to relate with children with additional needs effectively Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to communicate effectively in writing and produce good quality reports Understanding of Children Act 1989 and 2004, Children and Adoption Act 2002, Working Together. A full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes Enhanced DBS Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on 0800 988 6307 or email .