Empowering Early Years Inclusion Practitioner

Northumberland County Council Jobs; North East; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

LGPS

Career progression

Annual leave 26 days rising to 31

Professional supervision

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support babies and young children and their families across Northumberland Family Hubs. The role focuses on preventing difficulties through early intervention, promoting inclusion and coordinating services to ensure the right support is available at the right time.

The post involves home visits, group Family Hub sessions, and collaboration with health professionals and Early Years teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Child Development, Education, Health, SEND or related field.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Ability to travel within a locality area in Northumberland.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support babies and young children aged 0-5 years, their families and early years providers to identify needs early and promote inclusion.
• Deliver home visits and group Family Hub sessions to support development and safeguarding.
• Liaise with health professionals and work with the Early Years team to ensure timely support for children with needs.
• Work with families to help them access services and build skills and confidence.
• May work with older children up to 19/25 SEND when required.

Skills

Passion for outcomes

Group work with parents

Relationship building

Empathy

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Child Development

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support babies and young children and their families across Northumberland Family Hubs. The role focuses on preventing difficulties through early intervention, promoting inclusion and coordinating services to ensure the right support is available at the right time.

The post involves home visits, group Family Hub sessions, and collaboration with health professionals and Early Years teams.