Hertfordshire’s Family Centre Service is made up of the Public Health Nursing Service (Health Visitors and School Nurses) and the Family Support Service. Our purpose is to support children and families to have the best start in life, develop well and thrive. We provide families with children aged up to 5 years with a wide range of services, information and support on key areas relating to family life.
This position is a Maternity cover (Fixed Term to April 2026)
As the Universal, SEND & Emerging Needs Practitioner you will support the Universal, SEND & Emerging Needs Lead and Senior to effectively deliver high quality family support services. This will cover our universal offer (Little Herts), SEND and emerging needs services to local families with children under 5 years of age, and will also support the engagement of parents in the development and learning of their children.
The Role
• Promote the engagement of parents in their children’s development and learning, covering emotional development, communication and language, physical health, SEND etc.
• Create and develop a range of tools, resources and information that parents can access through workshops, webinars, by attending sessions, to further support home learning.
• Develop a good working knowledge of the demographics of the local community and an understanding of the local services, networks, facilities and support systems, including digital, available for families during ante-natal and post-natal periods.
• Design, plan and deliver initiatives to meet identified needs of local communities and individual families, encouraging engagement and co-production wherever possible.
• Delivery of sessions will be a combination of face to face and also over a range of digital platforms.
• To plan creative responses to best meet families’ needs and deliver relevant support interventions and activities in the home and community, using various parenting models and programmes, individually and in groups.
On occasion, some evening and Saturday work will be required. The centre's opening hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. Some lone working will be required.
Requirements
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health, social care or early years (essential)
• Knowledge of the importance of Child Protection Procedures and Safeguarding children
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of working with families from a wide range of backgrounds
• You will need a valid UK driving licence and access to a car during working hours, and willingness to travel on a regular basis. You must have insurance that allows you to drive for business purposes.
• You will also require an enhanced DBS check.
At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.
This is a Full Time role.
Hours per week: 37.5
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (between 8am - 6pm)