Inclusion Practitioner – Early Years & Family Hub (Hybrid)

North Northants; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner in Kettering. This fixed-term post focuses on inclusive early years support across a Family Hub network, with opportunities to work home visits, group sessions and outreach to families with children aged 0–5.

You will identify needs, provide practical guidance, support early intervention and collaborate with partners to improve language development, school readiness and family wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with babies and young children (0–5) and families.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Understanding of child development, including language and social/emotional development.
• Experience in community or family-facing roles.
• Understanding safeguarding and early help approaches.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Support babies, young children and families through early intervention and inclusive practice.
• Identify children with additional or emerging needs and help ensure timely support.
• Provide advice, guidance and support through Family Hub sessions, outreach and appointments.
• Deliver direct support through one-to-one work, groups and home visits.
• Contribute to SEND reforms and provide practical support to families and professionals.
• Promote inclusive practice across Family Hubs and early years settings.
• Work with partners to improve early identification, inclusion and access to support.
• Support children's development, including language, emotional wellbeing and family relationships.
• Help improve school readiness and reduce inequalities through targeted support.
• Use a strengths-based, whole-family approach in line with Family Hub guidance.

Skills

Early years experience

Child development knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Community engagement

Strong communication

Time management

Partnership working

Education

Relevant qualification (early years/SEND/health/education/social care)

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner in Kettering. This fixed-term post focuses on inclusive early years support across a Family Hub network, with opportunities to work home visits, group sessions and outreach to families with children aged 0–5.

You will identify needs, provide practical guidance, support early intervention and collaborate with partners to improve language development, school readiness and family wellbeing.