Early Years Inclusion Specialist

Cheshire West and Chester; England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid work

LGPS

26–31 days annual leave

Additional leave opportunities

Learning & development

Family-friendly leave policies

Employee discounts

Life cover

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council invites applications for a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support young children aged 0 to 5 and their families. You will identify developmental needs early, promote inclusive practice, and connect families with universal, targeted and specialist services.

You will work across Family Hubs, community settings and family homes, delivering advice, short-term interventions and group activities while maintaining safeguarding and partnership with schools, health

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Education, Health, SEND or related field.
• Significant experience of working with children, families or carers where developmental concerns, inclusion needs or SEND have been present.
• Good knowledge of child development, SEND and early years inclusion.
• Understanding of strengths-based, family-centred and inclusive practice.
• Experience of working in partnership with education, health, children's services and voluntary sector organisations.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for families seeking advice, guidance and support around child development and inclusion.
• Support the early identification of emerging developmental needs and SEND using evidence-based approaches and professional judgement.
• Deliver flexible short-term interventions, drop-ins, advice sessions and group activities.
• Help families access universal, targeted and specialist services without unnecessary delays.
• Promote inclusive practice across Family Hubs and partner organisations.
• Support practitioners and colleagues through advice, consultation and shared learning.
• Contribute to the development of the Family Hub SEND offer and co-production with families.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, social care and voluntary sector partners.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Education / Health / SEND

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council invites applications for a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support young children aged 0 to 5 and their families. You will identify developmental needs early, promote inclusive practice, and connect families with universal, targeted and specialist services.

You will work across Family Hubs, community settings and family homes, delivering advice, short-term interventions and group activities while maintaining safeguarding and partnership with schools, health