Inclusion Practitioner

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children with additional needs?

We're looking for a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (BSIP) to join our Family Hub Service and play a key role in supporting children aged 0-5 and their families. Working as part of an integrated, multi-agency team, you will help ensure that children with emerging or identified additional needs receive timely, high-quality support that enables them to thrive and achieve the best possible start in life.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by working directly with families, strengthening inclusive practice across the Family Hub network, and helping shape a coherent SEND offer for families within the community

This is a fixed term opportunity, duration: 18 months

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

As a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner, you will be based within a Best Start in Life Family Hub and spend the majority of your time working directly with families in hubs, homes and community settings. You will identify emerging needs early, support children with additional needs, and help families access the right support at the right time.

You will deliver both universal and targeted interventions, working one-to-one and in groups, helping children achieve good levels of development while promoting inclusive practice across services. You will also work closely with a range of partners, including early years settings, SEND professionals, health services and community organisations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering targeted support and interventions for children with emerging or identified additional needs.
• Supporting families through practical advice, guidance and coaching to build confidence and reduce barriers to inclusion.
• Observing children's development across Family Hub, home and community settings and identifying needs at the earliest opportunity.
• Using evidence-based approaches to assess needs and support access to specialist services when required.
• Developing strong relationships with early years providers and partner agencies to strengthen inclusive practice.
• Leading and embedding quality assurance processes to evaluate outcomes and impact.
• Managing and supporting a small team of practitioners, including allocating work and developing staff capability.
• Contributing to safeguarding and early help processes, including assessing risk and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and documentation in line with professional standards.
• Supporting the delivery of evening and weekend sessions as required.

Mobile:
A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.

This role offers the opportunity to influence practice across the Family Hub network while making a direct and meaningful difference to children and families in your local community.

We're looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable practitioner who is passionate about inclusion, early intervention and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

You will bring:

• A strong understanding of inclusive early years practice,…