b Overview /b p In this role, you will lead Dudley’s Best Start in Life Inclusion efforts for children aged 0–5 with SEND or emerging needs. You’ll guide a team of Inclusion Practitioners and foster strong, cross-agency partnerships to ensure an integrated SEND offer across five Family Hubs. You will drive a high-quality early years inclusion model, focusing on early identification, intervention, and reducing inequalities. This is an opportunity to shape a system-wide approach and help every child achieve the best start. You will work with passionate colleagues across education, health and family services to create meaningful impact. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead and develop the Best Start Inclusion model across Dudley /li li Provide line management, supervision and professional leadership for Best Start Inclusion Practitioners /li li Build partnerships across education, health, early help, family hubs and voluntary sector organisations /li li Drive quality assurance, performance monitoring and continuous improvement /li li Ensure families experience joined-up, coordinated support and clear pathways /li li Support delivery of Dudley’s SEND Strategy, Best Start in Life ambitions and Family Hub programme /li li Champion co-production and ensure voices of children, parents and carers shape service development /li li Use data and evidence to demonstrate impact and reduce inequalities across communities /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Significant experience working with children aged 0–5 with SEND or emerging needs /li li Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, early years inclusion and early intervention /li li Experience of managing staff, leading change and improving services /li li Proven ability to work across complex multi-agency systems /li li Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills /li li Experience of performance management, quality assurance and using data to drive improvement /li li A passion for inclusion, collaboration and achieving better outcomes for children and families /li /ul ul li leadership and people management /li li collaboration and relationship-building /li li communication and coaching /li li knowledge of SEND legislation /li li data-driven performance improvement /li li quality assurance and monitoring /li /ul
Best Start Inclusion Co-ordinator employer: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is an exceptional employer for those passionate about child protection and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. With a strong commitment to restorative practices and supportive leadership, employees are empowered to build lasting relationships with families, fostering real change. Located in Brierley Hill, the council offers a collaborative work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for dedicated social workers to thrive.
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
