Best Start Inclusion Practitioner
In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Early Help responds to the emerging needs of children and their families, focusing on building their resilience as well as providing help at a time when evidence indicates that support can have the most impact. Coventry continues to invest in the Early Help Service and is proud of the work that is delivered by a multi-agency team from the 8 Family Hubs located in the communities across the city
We are dedicated and committed to helping empower children, young people, and families to build resilience and thrive. By collaborating with the Supporting Families Teams, Social Care Teams and a wide range of partners, we will ensure that families receive the right help at the right time by the right people.
Coventry was one of the 15 Local Authorities who was selected to be a ‘trailblazer ’; we will share our learning and best practise with other Local Authorities across the UK. We will continue to lead the way and be able to evidence the difference we make to children and families' lives. Join us in making a difference.
What is the job role?Make a difference from the very beginning.
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to help babies and young children with emerging or identified SEND get the best possible start in life.
Working as part of a multi-agency Family Hub team, you'll support families, deliver targeted interventions, champion inclusive practice, and help identify needs early so children can thrive. You'll work closely with parents, health professionals, early years settings and community partners to ensure every child receives the right support at the right time.
If you're committed to inclusion, passionate about early years development, and want to change lives for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help every child reach their full potential.
This role is fixed-term until March 2029.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such, appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We're seeking an experienced and passionate early years professional who is committed to helping children with SEND achieve the best possible start in life. You'll have experience as a SENCO or equivalent, a strong understanding of child development, inclusion and SEND pathways, and the ability to build trusted relationships with families and professionals.
You'll be confident delivering targeted interventions, coaching others in inclusive practice, and working collaboratively across education, health and care services. Most importantly, you'll be warm, empathetic, solution-focused and dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.
If you're passionate about inclusion and making a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can register online here for an initial assessment, or visit the Job Shop in person; please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.
We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
Salary range
- £28,598 - £34,434 per year