Senior Best Start Inclusion Practitioner

Trafford Council; Urmston; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

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Trafford Council is seeking an experienced practitioner to lead inclusive practice across Family Hubs for babies and young children with emerging needs. You will provide specialist guidance, oversee Best Start Inclusion Practitioners and work with health, education and SEND partners to ensure timely support.

You will foster partnerships, drive early intervention, and help reduce inequalities so every child has the best start in life. DBS checks are required and the post is office-based.

Competenze

• Experience in inclusive practice and early intervention with families.
• Strong understanding of child development and SEND needs.
• Proven ability to build effective cross-service partnerships.

Mansioni

• Lead inclusive practice across Family Hubs and provide specialist guidance.
• Oversee Best Start Inclusion Practitioners and coordinate with health, education and SEND partners.
• Champion early intervention to improve outcomes for babies and children.

Conoscenze

Inclusive practice

Child development

SEND knowledge

Partnership building

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Working Pattern: Full time | Working Arrangement: Office Based | Interview Type: In person We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.

About the Role

You will lead and champion inclusive practice across Family Hubs, providing specialist support, guidance and oversight to ensure babies and young children (05) with emerging or additional needs receive the right support at the right time. Working with partners across health, education, SEND and family support services, you will help improve outcomes for children and families while leading and supporting a team of Best Start Inclusion Practitioners.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and passionate practitioner with a strong understanding of child development, inclusion and SEND. You will have significant experience of working with children and families, be confident leading and supporting others, and have a proven ability to build effective partnerships across services. With excellent communication, assessment and problem-solving skills, you will be committed to early intervention, reducing inequalities and ensuring every child has the best start in life. An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required. This post is not a hybrid working role you will be based in the Hub. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Colette Taylor at [e-mail]

About us...

Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

Why Trafford?

We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.”

Our Culture...

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day. They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.

What you'll love about working with us...

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
• Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.

Key Information...

• Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
• Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.