Early Years & Childcare Advisor — Inclusive Practice

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking an Early Years and Childcare Advisor for Quality and Sufficiency to support providers across the region in delivering high-quality, inclusive early years services for 0–14-year-olds (up to 18 for disabled children).

The role focuses on safeguarding, funding compliance, closing gaps in provision, and building strong partnerships with settings and families, with a commitment to helping children achieve their full potential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the early years and childcare sector.
• Clear communication skills to offer advice and guidance; able to adapt and reprioritise work.
• Refer to the key skills in your cover letter as these will be used for shortlisting criteria.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing the sufficiency of childcare places and providing business support.
• Compliance of the Early Years Funded Entitlement and other funding streams.
• Supporting early years settings to provide a high quality, inclusive environment for children.
• Supporting early years settings to identify and support children with SEND, as well as other vulnerabilities.
• Developing effective professional relationships with providers and customers.
• Observing and modelling practice to staff in early years and childcare settings.
• Keeping up to date with research, safeguarding, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Differentiated instruction

Creative thinking

Collaboration

IT/Data management

Time management

Job description

West Sussex County Council is seeking an Early Years and Childcare Advisor for Quality and Sufficiency to support providers across the region in delivering high-quality, inclusive early years services for 0–14-year-olds (up to 18 for disabled children).

The role focuses on safeguarding, funding compliance, closing gaps in provision, and building strong partnerships with settings and families, with a commitment to helping children achieve their full potential.