Best Start Inclusion Practitioner
About this role
Best start Inclusion Practitioner | Salary £36,363- £40,777 | 37 hours per week | Fixed term contract, Full time | Lancashire
We are recruiting to the new role of the Best Start Inclusion Practitioner. There are 3 posts available, with a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner placed in Preston, Rossendale and Ribble Valley.
Make a difference from the very beginning
3 Locations: Across Lancashire
Directorate: Education & Children’s Services – Early Help
Salary: £36,363 – £40,777 (Grade 8)
Contract: Temporary until June 2029
Please Note - Preston post is fixed term until June 2027 to cover maternity leave.
-Rossendale and Ribble Valley are fixed term till June 2029.
Are you passionate about giving every child the best possible start in life?
We’re looking for an inspiring Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to join our Early Help Service and make a real impact across Lancashire’s Family Hubs Network. In this vital role, you will work at the heart of our Family Hub network, supporting children aged 0–5 years particularly those with special educational needs, disabilities, or additional vulnerabilities to thrive.
In this dynamic role, no two days are the same. You’ll work directly with families, spot emerging needs early, and champion inclusive practice across early years settings. From delivering engaging group sessions to offering hands-on advice and guidance, you’ll help build confidence in parents and professionals while ensuring every child is supported to reach their full potential.
We’re looking for someone passionate, skilled and driven—an experienced practitioner who understands child development, values partnership working, and can bring a rage of professionals together around a shared goal. You’ll be confident supporting others, sharing expertise, and helping create inclusive environments where all children can succeed.
Join Lancashire County Council and be part of a team committed to creating brighter futures. If you’re motivated to reduce inequalities, empower families and ensure every child gets the best start in life, this is your opportunity to make a lasting, meaningful impact.
Job Description and Person Specification
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Anne Cookson [email protected]
Company at a glance
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
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