Inclusion Practitioner: Early Help for 0-5s

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Council’s Best Start Family Hubs are seeking enthusiastic Best Start Inclusion Practitioners to join our Early Help workforce. We will be hosting a jobs fair at Central Family Hub on 29 September, from 6pm to 8pm, for anyone interested in learning about the role and opportunities to support babies and young children with SEND.

Working across family hubs, community venues and homes, you will provide practical, flexible support to families with children aged 0-5, identify emerging needs,

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children aged 0-5 years and their families.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs and SEND.
• Understands child development and inclusive practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can undertake whole family assessments and contribute to family plans.
• Enjoys collaborating with families, communities and partner agencies.
• Post is subject to DBS check, safeguarding requirements and Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, flexible and responsive support to families with children aged 0-5 years across Family Hubs, community venues, early years settings and family homes.
• Identify emerging needs and promote inclusion to help families access the right support and services.
• Work with parents, carers and professionals to improve outcomes for children and strengthen family resilience.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Child Development/Health/SEND

Job description

Blackpool Council’s Best Start Family Hubs are seeking enthusiastic Best Start Inclusion Practitioners to join our Early Help workforce. We will be hosting a jobs fair at Central Family Hub on 29 September, from 6pm to 8pm, for anyone interested in learning about the role and opportunities to support babies and young children with SEND.

Working across family hubs, community venues and homes, you will provide practical, flexible support to families with children aged 0-5, identify emerging needs,