Impactful Best Start Inclusion Practitioner

Halton Borough Council; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Life cover

Development opportunities

Free car parking

Flexible working

Benefits platform

Job summary

Halton is seeking a passionate Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to join our Family Hubs team. You will identify emerging SEND needs and provide practical, inclusive support to babies and young children and their families.

Working across health, education and community services, you will promote inclusive practice, build relationships with families, and help children reach their developmental milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with children and families, particularly within early years, family support or SEND services.
• Experience of partnership and multi-agency working across health, education, community or voluntary sector services.
• Practical experience of supporting inclusive practice and the early identification of additional or emerging needs.
• A sound understanding of child development from birth to five years.
• Knowledge of SEND systems, early years provision and family support pathways.
• The ability to use observation, assessment information and professional judgement to inform support and identify next steps.
• Excellent communication, engagement and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work flexibly, independently and collaboratively across a range of settings.
• A commitment to strengths-based, family-centred and inclusive approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive practice support and early identification of needs across the Family Hub network.
• Collaborate with health, education, SEND and community services to promote access to services.
• Engage families with passions for improving outcomes and building confidence.
• Utilise professional judgement to identify supports and next steps for children aged 0-5.

Skills

Early years experience

SEND experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Observation & assessment

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Flexible working

Family-centred approach

Independent working

Professional judgement

Job description

Halton is seeking a passionate Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to join our Family Hubs team. You will identify emerging SEND needs and provide practical, inclusive support to babies and young children and their families.

Working across health, education and community services, you will promote inclusive practice, build relationships with families, and help children reach their developmental milestones.