Early Years Inclusion Practitioner – Best Start

North Northamptonshire Council; Corby; Ibrido; GBP 26.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Pension scheme with life cover

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous leave entitlement

Descrizione del lavoro

North Northamptonshire Council is hiring a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support babies, young children and families across a Family Hub network. The role focuses on early identification, inclusive practice and targeted support to promote school readiness and language development.

The post requires qualifications in early years, SEND, health, education, or social care, plus experience with children 0–5 and safeguarding.

Competenze

• Experience working with babies and young children (0–5) and families.
• Understanding of child development, including early language and social/emotional development.
• Experience in community or family-facing roles.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and early help approaches.
• Ability to engage families and build trust to access services.

Mansioni

• Support babies, young children and families through early intervention and inclusive practice.
• Identify children with additional or emerging needs and help ensure timely support.
• Provide advice, guidance and support through Family Hub sessions, outreach and appointments.
• Deliver direct support through one-to-one work, groups and home visits.
• Contribute to SEND reforms and provide practical support to families and professionals.
• Promote inclusive practice across Family Hubs and early years settings.
• Work with partners to improve early identification, inclusion and access to support.
• Support children's development, including communication, emotional wellbeing and family relationships.
• Help improve school readiness and reduce inequalities through targeted support.
• Use a strengths-based, whole-family approach in line with Family Hub and Family Help guidance.

Conoscenze

Experience with babies & 0–5s

Safeguarding & early help approaches

Building positive relationships with/ゴ

Strong communication & interpersonal

Ability to work independently & manage

Formazione

Relevant qualification (early years, SEND, health, education, social care) or equivalent experience

Descrizione del lavoro

North Northamptonshire Council is hiring a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support babies, young children and families across a Family Hub network. The role focuses on early identification, inclusive practice and targeted support to promote school readiness and language development.

The post requires qualifications in early years, SEND, health, education, or social care, plus experience with children 0–5 and safeguarding.