Inclusion Practitioner

One of five countywide Inclusion Practitioner posts in Warwickshire County Council's new Best Start in Life team, covering all five districts and boroughs on a fixed term to March 2028. The core of the work is spotting developmental and additional needs early in children aged 0 to 5, then helping families and early years settings respond. Each post has a primary locality, but practitioners cover the county as demand requires, with Family Hubs as the main base and independent travel essential.

• Provide targeted support and evidence-informed interventions to children and families
• Support early identification of developmental needs, including speech, language and communication needs, neurodiversity and emerging SEND
• Work alongside families to build on strengths, empower parents and carers, and navigate services and support pathways
• Model inclusive practice and strengthen family confidence using a restorative, relationship-based approach
• Work within an integrated multi-agency team to secure coordinated support at the earliest opportunity
• Coach, model, advise and train colleagues and partners across the Best Start in Life network on inclusive practice, child development and neurodiversity
• Contribute to developing and delivering Warwickshire's Best Start in Life Inclusion Offer
• Work with Family Hubs, early years settings and partner agencies to deliver a consistent, inclusive offer
• Manage a caseload allocated according to service need, demand and geography

• Level 3 qualification or above in SEND, Early Years, Education, Health, Social Care or a related field

• Supporting babies and children aged 0 to 5 with identified, emerging or additional needs
• Working collaboratively with families and professionals across education, health and social care
• Planning and delivering targeted interventions and support programmes that improve outcomes
• Coaching, mentoring, training or supporting colleagues to develop inclusive practice

• Knowledge of child development, communication and language development, attachment theory and inclusive early years practice
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and local SEND pathways
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with children, families and partners
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
• Competent ICT skills and experience maintaining accurate records, reports and case management information
• Commitment to restorative practice, inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families

• Relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

• Able to travel independently across Warwickshire
• Able to speak and give advice in accurate spoken English to the public (Fluency Duty)

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution typically around 19 percent
• Agile working
• Generous annual leave, bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas
• Volunteering and Wellbeing Day
• Access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform
• Supportive managers and a supervision policy focused on wellbeing and workload
• Refer a Friend package for some roles