Inclusion Practitioner: Family Hubs & Early Support

Salford; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford is seeking committed Best Start Inclusion Practitioners to join the Starting Life Well Service. The role focuses on early identification, inclusive practice and targeted support to help babies, children, young people and families with additional needs participate in universal services across Salford.

You will work with families, children and practitioners to promote participation, confidence and positive developmental outcomes, enabling access to the right support at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Work with babies, children, young people and families, including children aged 0-19 and up to 25 with SEND.
• Support inclusive universal activity across Family Hubs, early years settings and community venues.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to families and early years practitioners.
• Help identify emerging needs early, using agreed approaches and tools.
• Contribute to appropriate onward referrals and pathways to additional support.
• Promote smooth, inclusive and well-coordinated transitions into and between early years provision, including PVI settings.
• Work closely with Family Hubs Workers, early years providers and wider partners to strengthen inclusive practice.
• Maintain accurate records and use family voice and feedback to support continuous improvement.

Job description

Salford is seeking committed Best Start Inclusion Practitioners to join the Starting Life Well Service. The role focuses on early identification, inclusive practice and targeted support to help babies, children, young people and families with additional needs participate in universal services across Salford.

You will work with families, children and practitioners to promote participation, confidence and positive developmental outcomes, enabling access to the right support at the right time.