Star for Life Portage Practitioners
| Posting date: | 16 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £34,434 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Location: | Congleton, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire East |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3633 |
Summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity within our Family Hub's across the North of the Borough (Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton) for two dedicated practitioner's to join our Start for Life Portage Service.
We are seeking 2 passionate and committed individual's who hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 (minimum) and have a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The successful postholder will have:
Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of practitioners, families and professionals to support children to reach their full potential
A strong understanding of early years programmes and early intervention approaches
The ability to support the delivery of high-quality services in line with the Best Start in Life Family Hubs programme aims and core offer
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
The role will involve working within Family Hubs with children and young people aged 0–19 years (up to 25 years for those with SEND). You will deliver home visiting sessions to support the home learning environment, providing tailored support to children with additional needs and their families, ensuring they receive effective early intervention.
What we offer in return:
A competitive salary - Between £31537 per annum - £34434 per annum (CEC NJC – Grade 7) with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better!
Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
Off-Peak Racket Sports
Athletics Tracks
If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s early development and supporting families to thrive, we would love to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.
To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Jenna Holloway / Kerry Watt at startforlifenorth@cheshireeast.gov.uk, they will be happy to hear from you! Please remember to include the job reference so we know which role you are interested in.
Once you’ve applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we’ll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application.
If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, and we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future!
For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk
Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.
We are seeking 2 passionate and committed individual's who hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 (minimum) and have a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The successful postholder will have:
Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of practitioners, families and professionals to support children to reach their full potential
A strong understanding of early years programmes and early intervention approaches
The ability to support the delivery of high-quality services in line with the Best Start in Life Family Hubs programme aims and core offer
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
The role will involve working within Family Hubs with children and young people aged 0–19 years (up to 25 years for those with SEND). You will deliver home visiting sessions to support the home learning environment, providing tailored support to children with additional needs and their families, ensuring they receive effective early intervention.
What we offer in return:
A competitive salary - Between £31537 per annum - £34434 per annum (CEC NJC – Grade 7) with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better!
Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
Off-Peak Racket Sports
Athletics Tracks
If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s early development and supporting families to thrive, we would love to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.
To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Jenna Holloway / Kerry Watt at startforlifenorth@cheshireeast.gov.uk, they will be happy to hear from you! Please remember to include the job reference so we know which role you are interested in.
Once you’ve applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we’ll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application.
If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, and we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future!
For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk
Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.