Inclusion Practice Lead, 0–5 Early Years — Best Start

Cheshire West and Chester; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester is seeking an experienced Best Start Inclusion Practice Lead to shape services for children aged 0-5 with emerging or additional needs within the Best Start Family Hub network. This role focuses on early identification, timely intervention and inclusive practice across the system.

As a key member of the Best Start leadership team, you will provide operational leadership to a team of Inclusion Practitioners and collaborate with families, early years providers, health

Qualifications

• Has significant experience working with children and families where SEND or inclusion needs are present.
• Has experience leading, supervising or developing practitioners and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the 0-5 SEND and Inclusion offer across Family Hubs.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based support that enables early identification and intervention for children with emerging developmental and SEND needs.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to a team of Best Start Inclusion Practitioners.
• Build workforce confidence in recognising and responding to developmental needs at the earliest opportunity.
• Drive strong multi-agency partnerships across health, education, SEND and community services.
• Use data, quality assurance and family feedback to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities.
• Champion inclusive, strengths-based, relational and trauma-informed practice throughout the system.

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester is seeking an experienced Best Start Inclusion Practice Lead to shape services for children aged 0-5 with emerging or additional needs within the Best Start Family Hub network. This role focuses on early identification, timely intervention and inclusive practice across the system.

As a key member of the Best Start leadership team, you will provide operational leadership to a team of Inclusion Practitioners and collaborate with families, early years providers, health