Best Start Inclusion Practitioner

About the role

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Posts available in: St Albans, Hertsmere, Dacorum, Watford, Three Rivers, East Herts, Welwyn/Hatfield & Broxbourne, Stevenage and North Herts Localities

Best Start Inclusion Practitioner 

Family Support Services  Based across Best Start Hubs and Family Centres in Hertfordshire 

About Family Support Services 

One YMCA’s Family Support Services work alongside children, families and communities to give every child the best possible start in life. Through our Best Start Family Hubs and Family Centres, we provide accessible, inclusive and responsive support that helps families build resilience, strengthen relationships and improve outcomes for children. Our services focus on early intervention, reducing inequalities and ensuring families can access the support they need, when they need it. 

About the Role 

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and experienced Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to join our Family Support Services team. This rewarding new role focuses on supporting families with children under five who have SEND, disabilities or emerging additional needs. 

Working across Best Start Family Hubs, Family Centres and community settings, you will help families overcome barriers to accessing services, promote early identification and intervention, and ensure inclusive practice is embedded throughout our delivery. You will work directly with families, colleagues and partner agencies to create positive outcomes for children and support parents to build confidence in their child's development and learning. 

The Role 

As a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner, you will: 

• Deliver inclusive universal and targeted support for families with children under five who have SEND, disabilities or emerging needs. 

• Provide direct support through home visits, one-to-one interventions, outreach activities and group sessions  

• Promote early identification of developmental delays and additional needs, working closely with health, early years and SEND professionals. 

• Support families to access services, navigate local pathways and manage key transitions such as starting nursery or school. 

• Develop and deliver practical resources, workshops and activities that support parenting, child development and positive home learning environments. 

Requirements 

Essential 

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years, Health, Social Care, Family Support or a related field, or significant relevant experience. 

• Experience of supporting children with SEND, disabilities and/or emerging additional needs. 

• Knowledge of child development from birth to five years. 

• Experience of working with families facing barriers to engagement and accessing services. 

• Understanding of safeguarding, early help and multi-agency working. 

• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills. 

• Good IT skills and confidence supporting families to engage with digital services. 

• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Hertfordshire. 

Desirable 

• Additional training in SEND, inclusion or early intervention. 

• Experience of home visiting and outreach work. 

• Experience delivering both one-to-one and group-based family support sessions. 

• Knowledge of local SEND pathways and Family Hub services. 

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging 

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities