Home visiting role supporting pre-school children aged 0-5 with additional needs through structured play and individual learning plans. Based at Normanton, with hybrid working subject to role suitability.
Wakefield Council is looking for a Portage Home Visitor. It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Normanton, with hybrid working, paying £29,542 a year. Applications close on Sunday 29 November 2026.
About the role
Provides weekly home-based educational support to pre-school children with developmental delays or disabilities, working with families. Based in the Educational Psychology Service, Wakefield Portage team.
About Wakefield Council
Wakefield Council is the metropolitan district council for the Wakefield district in West Yorkshire, covering the city of Wakefield and towns including Castleford, Pontefract, Normanton, Ossett, Featherstone, Knottingley and Hemsworth. It runs all local council services, including schools, social care, highways and planning.
What they’re looking for
- Relevant qualification in early years, social work or nursing
- Experience supporting children with additional needs
- Knowledge of child development and developmental differences
- Full UK driving licence and vehicle access
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills for record keeping
What’s on offer
- Generous holiday with option to buy 10 days
- Local Government Pension Scheme with AVC
- Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
- Discounted public transport
- Employee Assistant Programme and leisure discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
How to apply
You apply directly with Wakefield Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 29 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Wakefield Council’s website.
