Early Years Inclusion Practitioner (0–5) – Family Hubs

Leicester City Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development and学习

Flexible working arrangements

Strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Support for career development

Job summary

Leicester City Council, within the Quality Inclusion Team and Family Hubs, seeks a SEND adviser to provide specialist advice and hands-on support to families and professionals, focusing on spotting emerging needs in children aged 0 to 5.

You will work closely with health visitors, schools, nurseries, Area SENDCOs and therapists to coordinate services, signpost families to local resources and champion inclusive practice across Family Hubs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with children and families in early years, SEND, education, health or family support.
• Experience of partnership working across education, health, community or family support services.
• Strong understanding of child development from birth to five and identifying emerging needs.
• Knowledge of SEND systems, early years provision and family support pathways.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building, explaining complex information clearly and sensitively.
• Commitment to strengths-based, family-centred and inclusive practice.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and make sound professional judgements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SEND advice and support within Family Hubs, helping families navigate local services
• Support early identification of developmental needs and emerging SEND using observation, discussion and evidence-informed approaches
• Deliver practical, flexible and targeted support to children aged 0-5 and their families, modelling strategies that build confidence
• Work closely with health visitors, schools, nurseries, Area SENDCOs and therapists to provide coordinated support
• Signpost families to local services, support pathways and community resources
• Champion inclusive practice across Family Hubs, coaching and supporting staff in child development, SEND and early intervention
• Promote effective transitions into early education and school, with smooth information sharing and continuity of support
• Contribute to developing Leicester's Best Start in Life SEND offer so services respond to children, families and communities

Skills

Child development knowledge

SEND systems knowledge

Communication skills

Inclusive practice

Independent working / prioritisation

Job description

Leicester City Council, within the Quality Inclusion Team and Family Hubs, seeks a SEND adviser to provide specialist advice and hands-on support to families and professionals, focusing on spotting emerging needs in children aged 0 to 5.

You will work closely with health visitors, schools, nurseries, Area SENDCOs and therapists to coordinate services, signpost families to local resources and champion inclusive practice across Family Hubs.