Best Start Inclusion Practitioners 790/3328

Lincolnshire has an excellent opportunity in Children’s Services and is looking to recruit four outstanding Best Start Inclusion Practitioners on a 3 year fixed term basis, joining an existing team within Early Years and Childcare .

About the Role

The Early Years and Childcare Best Start Inclusion Practitioners will be a dedicated and busy team working across Lincolnshire Family Hubs. The successful candidates will have a strong focus on strengthening inclusive practice and partnership working. Supporting with the delivery of coordinated help for families and a clear, accessible local SEND offer from birth to school entry.

The post holders will also be responsible for quality assuring Lincolnshire’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusion Fund within host settings.

Best Start Inclusion Practitioners will be expected to provide day to day leadership, advice, guidance and challenge to

strengthen the quality of early intervention and the graduated approach so that children are able to flourish in their local mainstream early years and childcare settings, promoting the use of early help assessments where needed.

reduce the risk of exclusion and reduce referrals to more targeted support in the future.

minimise barriers and strengthen practice within inclusion across the sector.

Connect families to the range of services available through the Family Hub network.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with families and partner agencies to deliver the Local Authority’s strategies in relation to the Start for Life Offer, SEND and Inclusion.

We are looking for skilled communicators with good time management and an ability to work to tight deadlines and high demand in a busy service area, alongside a thorough knowledge of national legislation and an awareness of local policies and procedures.

These positions will be working across the whole of Lincolnshire and therefore the ability to drive is essential.

About our Offer

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here.

Competitive Salary

A generous contributory pension.

Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.

Flexible working policies.

Career progression opportunities.

A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Carol Moore on Carol.Moore@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Interviews will be held on 13th and 14th August

Please be advised that this position will be subject to a disclosure and barring check.