Location
London Borough of Enfield

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£43,449 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (BSIP) to join our Early Help and Children’s Services team. In this rewarding role, you will work with children and families through Family Hubs, early years settings, and partner agencies to promote inclusive practice. This work will ensure that young children with additional needs receive the support they need to achieve the best possible start in life and will include delivering group and individual parenting intervention programmes. You will provide advice, guidance, signposting and practical support to families with children in the early years, helping to identify needs early, remove barriers to learning and development, and improve outcomes for children and families.

About Enfield Council
At Enfield Council, we are committed to creating a borough where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are proud of our diverse communities and are dedicated to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to the lives of residents. Our workforce is passionate, innovative, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families. By joining us, you will become part of a supportive organisation that values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, plus eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice and counselling services for staff and their families.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- One month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.
We encourage a culture that puts customers at the heart of everything we do by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility, and listen and learn. Flexible working options are available.

Experience
Experience of working with young children and families, particularly within early years, education, health, or community settings. Experience of supporting children with additional or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

About you
Sound understanding of child development, inclusion, safeguarding, and the challenges faced by children with emerging or identified additional needs. Strong partnership working skills with the ability to build effective relationships with associated teams, families, early years providers, and multi-agency professionals. Excellent communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload effectively, and manage a varied caseload. Commitment to equality, inclusion, and improving outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated in the original posting; however, relevant qualifications or experience in early years, education, health, or community settings are implied.