Best Start Inclusion Practitioner — Shape Futures for 0-5

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is recruiting Best Start in Life Inclusion Practitioners to join our growing team. You will work with babies, young children and families across Family Hubs and community settings to support early identification and inclusive practice.

You will lead, coach and collaborate with partners to ensure timely support, warm handovers and safeguarding. Commitment to reducing inequalities and improving outcomes for children is essential.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification or above in early years, education, health, SEND, child development, social care or a related field.
• Experience of working with babies, young children and their families.
• Knowledge of child development, inclusion, SEND and early intervention.
• Experience of supporting children with emerging or identified additional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work confidently with families, practitioners and partner agencies.
• Experience of delivering practical support, coaching, interventions or family support.
• A commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of Best Start in Life inclusion and community engagement.
• Lead, supervise and develop the Community Champions, ensuring high-quality, safe and consistent practice.
• Coordinate activity across Family Hubs, early years, SEND, health, education, family support and community partners to improve access and early identification.
• Ensure children and families experience effective pathways, including timely support and warm handovers between services.
• Monitor performance, quality, safeguarding and equity of reach, using data, family voice and community intelligence to identify areas for improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with services and communities, addressing operational barriers and improving the experience of children and families.
• Support continuous improvement through quality assurance, evaluation, workforce development and evidence-informed practice.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years/education/health/SEND/child development/social care

Job description

Walsall Council is recruiting Best Start in Life Inclusion Practitioners to join our growing team. You will work with babies, young children and families across Family Hubs and community settings to support early identification and inclusive practice.

You will lead, coach and collaborate with partners to ensure timely support, warm handovers and safeguarding. Commitment to reducing inequalities and improving outcomes for children is essential.