Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (BSIP)

 About the Role

As a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner, you will:

• Support the early identification of children with emerging additional needs.
• Work directly with children and families through targeted interventions, advice and practical support.
• Promote inclusive practice across Best Start Family Hubs and partner services.
• Deliver group sessions and model effective strategies to support children's development.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated support.
• Contribute to workforce development through coaching, guidance and sharing good practice.
• Help shape and develop Sefton's local SEND offer and Best Start Family Hub services.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday, 25^th October 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Thursday, 29^th October 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!