Best Start Family Hubs Inclusion Practitioners (BSIP) x4

Directorate: Children and Young People Services

Temporary fixed term, Full time, 37 hours per week

Rotherham's Family Hubs provide welcoming and inclusive spaces where children, young people and families can access the right support at the right time, helping every child to have the best possible start in life and thrive within their community. As part of our continued commitment to improving outcomes for families, we are looking to recruit four passionate, skilled and committed Best Start Inclusion Practitioners (BSIP) to join our Family Hubs Team.

As a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner, you will play a vital role in promoting inclusion and improving outcomes for babies, children and young people, with a focus on children with additional needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working alongside families, communities and partner agencies, you will provide early intervention, targeted support and practical guidance, helping families to access the right support at the right time and reducing barriers to participation, development and achievement.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families across Rotherham, supporting our ambition to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive, reach their potential and be fully included in their community.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with children and families, delivering evidence-based interventions and helping families navigate services and support pathways.

• Work directly with children and families in homes, Family Hubs and community settings to identify strengths, needs and opportunities for support.
• Deliver targeted interventions and practical advice to improve children's development and family wellbeing.
• Plan and facilitate inclusive groups and activities, including sensory sessions, stay and play opportunities and parenting interventions.
• Support families to access universal, targeted and specialist services, ensuring equitable access for all.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to provide coordinated support and remove barriers to participation.
• Champion inclusive practice and provide guidance to colleagues and partner organisations.
• Build trusting relationships with families using a strengths-based, child-centred and inclusive approach.

We are looking for enthusiastic practitioners who:

• Have experience of working with children, families and communities.
• Has a strong understanding of child development, inclusion and early intervention.
• Is skilled in building positive relationships and supporting families to achieve meaningful change.
• Has experience of multi-agency working and understands the importance of coordinated support.
• Can manage their own workload, use initiative and respond effectively to changing situations.
• Has excellent communication skills and can confidently engage with families, colleagues and partner agencies.

What We Offer

At Rotherham Council, we are committed to helping our communities thrive. You will be part of a supportive and innovative Family Hubs team that is passionate about inclusion, prevention and early help.

We are guided by our values of Caring, Honest and Proud, ensuring that we work collaboratively, listen to our communities and continually improve the services we provide.

If you are passionate about inclusion, early intervention and helping families access the right support at the right time, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like further information about role please contact Amanda Needham, Family Help Service Manager at Amanda.needham@rotherham.gov.uk or telephone 07825125430

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.