Best Start Inclusion Practitioner

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council · Redcar, England

Best Start Inclusion Practitioner at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, based in Redcar, England, paying £28,153 - £29,071 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£28,153 - £29,071 per annum
Location
Redcar, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
31 Oct 2026

Reference aaa4e2fc09852e22ac08c97612a09879a8da9ca1

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to work across our Family Hubs and network sites.

This rewarding role focuses on supporting children aged 0 to 5 with emerging or identified additional needs and helping families access the right support at the earliest possible opportunity.

By working directly with children, parents and carers, the Best Start Inclusion Practitioners will play a key role in promoting inclusion, reducing barriers to accessing services, and improving outcomes for young children across Redcar and Cleveland.

As a visible and accessible presence within our Family Hubs, community settings and family homes, you will help families understand their child's needs, navigate local services and access early intervention support through a strength-based, family-centred approach.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of working with children aged 0-5 years and families in a variety of settings. They will hold a minimum of a NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject to working with children and families.

They will  demonstrate a good understanding of local issues effecting children, young people and their families.

The authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. 

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Ruth Little (Family Hubs and Partnerships Manager) by emailing [email removed].

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 26th October.

We offer a range very attractive Employee Benefits and Rewards including
  • Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
  • Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
  • Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
  • Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
  • A range of Staff Network groups
  • For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards

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