Best Start Evidence Based Interventions Practitioner

Ealing; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working

Learning & development

Supervision & support

Wellbeing programmes

Transformation programme

Job summary

Ealing Council invites applications for a role within the Best Start in Life Programme to support families through evidence-based parenting and child development interventions. You will work across the Family Hub network to engage families, facilitate group sessions and record outcomes.

You will have experience with vulnerable families, strong facilitation skills, safeguarding knowledge, and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development principles.
• Understanding of evidence-based family support approaches.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with parents and carers.
• Commitment to inclusion, equality and anti-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based parenting and child development programmes.
• Facilitate group-based interventions and workshops.
• Engage families who may face barriers to accessing support.
• Assess needs and identify appropriate intervention pathways.
• Promote school readiness and positive child development.
• Support parents to build confidence and resilience.
• Record outcomes and contribute to programme evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with Family Hubs, health visitors, schools, early years settings and voluntary sector partners.

Skills

Child development principles

Facilitation

Communication

Engagement with families

Safeguarding

Job description

About the Role

As part of our ambitious Best Start in Life Programme, we are investing in evidence-based support that strengthens family relationships, improves children's development and school readiness, and helps reduce inequalities experienced by children and families. This exciting role will contribute directly to the delivery of Ealing's Family Hub programme and support the implementation of proven interventions that improve outcomes for babies, children and parents. The post is funded through the Department for Education's Best Start in Life programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based parenting and child development programmes.
• Facilitate group-based interventions and workshops.
• Engage families who may face barriers to accessing support.
• Assess needs and identify appropriate intervention pathways.
• Promote school readiness and positive child development.
• Support parents to build confidence and resilience.
• Record outcomes and contribute to programme evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with Family Hubs, health visitors, schools, early years settings and voluntary sector partners.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are fully met., Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Professional supervision and support.
• Employee wellbeing programmes.
• The opportunity to contribute to a major transformation programme supporting children and families across Ealing.

You will have:

Essential Experience

• Experience working directly with children and families.
• Experience facilitating groups, workshops or structured programmes.
• Experience supporting vulnerable families.
• Experience working within multi-agency environments.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and outcome information.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of child development principles.
• Understanding of evidence-based approaches to family support.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with parents and carers.
• Ability to motivate and encourage participation.
• Commitment to inclusion, equality and anti-discriminatory practice.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

At Ealing Council, we are committed to ensuring every child has the best possible start in life.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council.

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