Job Introduction This permanent role has a starting salary of £34,660 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are looking for an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our Family Help Partnership and Practice service as a Best Start in Life Inclusion Practitioner . This is a great opportunity for someone with experience of supporting children with additional needs and disabilities, and who is passionate about helping children and families access the right support at the right time. There are two posts available. One post will be based at Woodhatch and will work from the Family Hub in Redhill. The other post will be based in Woking and will work from the Family Hub in Guildford. Both roles will involve regular work in the community with families and partners, with some flexibility according to service need. Our Offer to You 26 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years service and 31 days after 5 years service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role As a Best Start in Life Inclusion Practitioner, you will play an important part in Surrey’s ambition to give every child the best possible start in life. This new role will support children aged 0 to 5 who are not currently attending early years provision and who may have emerging developmental, SEND, health, communication, social or emotional needs. You will work directly with families using a strengths-based, person-centred approach, helping parents and carers understand their child’s needs, access local support and plan positive next steps. This may include linking families with Early Help, Family Centres, health services, early years provision and other appropriate support. You will champion inclusive practice across Best Start in Life services, support early identification of additional needs, and work with families, colleagues and partners to reduce barriers, make reasonable adjustments and put practical strategies in place. Where appropriate, you may also contribute to planning around Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and support positive transitions into nursery or school. Partnership working will be central to the role. You will build strong relationships with health, education, Family Centre, early years, SEND, Early Help, Local Offer and voluntary sector partners, while also contributing to service evaluation so we can continue to improve support for children and families across Surrey. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : A relevant Level 3 qualification, for example in Early Years, Education, Health or SEND, or equivalent experience. Experience of supporting children aged 0 to 5 and their families, with an understanding of child development, early identification and intervention. Understanding of SEND legislation, inclusive practice and how to respond to emerging or additional needs. Experience of working collaboratively with families, professionals and community partners, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Can confidently manage and prioritise a varied workload, using your own initiative while recognising when guidance or escalation is needed. Knowledge of Early Help, Surrey’s Local Offer, Family Centres or the Family Hub model would be an advantage, as would coaching, workforce development or SENDCo experience. To apply, please submit your CV and answer the following 4 questions: Tell us about a time you supported a family with a child aged 0 to 5 who needed additional support. What did you identify, what did you do, and what was the outcome? What resources, services or information would you use to support a family whose child may have emerging developmental or additional needs? Give an example of how you have worked with professionals, early years settings, community organisations or voluntary sector partners to support a child or family. Describe a time you successfully engaged someone who was isolated, hesitant or difficult to reach. Before submitting your application, we recommend that you read the full job description profile and Our Life at Surre y information to gain an insight into working at Surrey. An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal chat please contact Jane Chappell on Jane.Chappell@surreycc.gov.uk or Louise Holloway on Louise.Holloway@surreycc.gov.uk . The job advert closes at 23.59 on 1st November with shortlisting on 2nd November and interviews to follow on 9th November. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this posts are East and West Surrey, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council . Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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