Inclusion Specialist

Job Title: Inclusion Specialist - Deaf and Hearing Support Service
Starting Salary: per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 22 hours per week, term time only
Location: Apsley, Hemel Hempstead
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Childrens Services

About the team

Want to make a real difference for deaf children and their families?

We're looking for someone who can build strong relationships with families, work confidently in home and education settings, and collaborate closely with Qualified Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People.

Join us in helping children thrive and delivering better outcomes across Hertfordshire.

About the role

As an Inclusion Specialist in the Deaf and Hearing Support Service you will:

• Offer one-to-one home visits with parents to accurately assess their needs and offer them family centred support in parenting a deaf baby/child.

• Facilitate informed choice on communication pathways to parents and families.

• Support the DHSS universal offer of Chicks deaf baby and toddler groups across the county.

• Collaborate with other professionals in order to support the best outcomes for the child and the family.

• Be able to present information in a user-friendly way to parents and professionals.

About you

Essential:

• Experience of working with families and, ideally, deaf children, with a strong understanding of family-centred practice.
• Excellent knowledge of child development, including language development and acquisition.
• Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, and accurate record keeping, including experience of maintaining records and using databases.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• British Sign Language (BSL) Signature Level 1 qualification, or a willingness to work towards achieving it.
• Grade 4 in Maths and English
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is Level 8. Please locate the job profile here:

Job profiles - Community services

To hear more about this opportunity please contact Helen.Cromack@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.

Interview Date: 09 December 2026

Benefits of working for us

How to apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional information

We are changing
Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of local services. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving required
You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.