Inclusion Practitioner - Family Hubs & Early Intervention

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Council is seeking four temporary Best Start Inclusion Practitioner posts within the Family Hubs team in the Children and Young People Services. The role involves working in homes, Family Hubs and community settings to support babies, children and young people, including those with SEND, in partnership with families and agencies.

Practitioners will plan inclusive groups, deliver targeted advice, and help families access universal and specialist services.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, families and communities
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Strong understanding of child development, inclusion and early intervention
• Skill in building positive relationships and supporting families to achieve meaningful change
• Ability to manage own workload, use initiative and respond to changing situations
• Excellent communication skills for engaging families, colleagues and partner agencies
• Enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families in homes, Family Hubs and community settings to identify strengths, needs and support opportunities
• Deliver targeted interventions and practical advice to improve child development and family wellbeing
• Plan and facilitate inclusive groups and activities, including sensory sessions, stay and play and parenting interventions
• Support families to access universal, targeted and specialist services, ensuring equitable access
• Work with multi-agency partners to provide coordinated support and remove barriers to participation
• Champion inclusive practice and guide colleagues and partner organisations
• Build trusting relationships with families through a strengths-based, child-centred and inclusive approach

Skills

Child development

Communication

Multi-agency working

Relationship building

Workload management

Initiative

Inclusive practice

Job description

Rotherham Council is seeking four temporary Best Start Inclusion Practitioner posts within the Family Hubs team in the Children and Young People Services. The role involves working in homes, Family Hubs and community settings to support babies, children and young people, including those with SEND, in partnership with families and agencies.

Practitioners will plan inclusive groups, deliver targeted advice, and help families access universal and specialist services.