Best Start Inclusion Practitioner - Flexible & Impactful

Halton; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

LGPS pension scheme

Life cover 3x salary

Personal development

Free car parking

Flexible working

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Halton Borough Council in the Liverpool City Region is seeking a dedicated Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support babies and young children with emerging needs within the Family Hubs network.

You will work with health, education and SEND colleagues to identify needs early and provide practical, inclusive interventions that promote positive outcomes for families and children aged 0-5.

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with children and families, particularly in early years, family support or SEND services.
• Experience of partnership and multi-agency working across health, education, community or voluntary sector services.
• Practical experience of supporting inclusive practice and early identification of needs.
• A sound understanding of child development from birth to five years.
• Knowledge of SEND systems, early years provision and family support pathways.
• Ability to use observation, assessment information and professional judgement to inform support and next steps.
• Excellent communication, engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and collaboratively across settings.
• Commitment to strengths-based, family-centred and inclusive approaches.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging SEND and developmental needs early and provide practical support.
• Work with families and professionals to promote inclusion and access to services.
• Collaborate across the Family Hub network to ensure timely support for children.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Multi-agency working

Observation and assessment

Communication and engagement

Flexible and independent working

Inclusive practice

Job description

Halton Borough Council in the Liverpool City Region is seeking a dedicated Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support babies and young children with emerging needs within the Family Hubs network.

You will work with health, education and SEND colleagues to identify needs early and provide practical, inclusive interventions that promote positive outcomes for families and children aged 0-5.