Best Start Evidence Based Interventions Practition

The Best Start Evidence Based Interventions Practitioner will deliver high-quality evidence-based programmes and targeted interventions for families with children aged 0–5 years.

You will work directly with parents, carers and children through group programmes, workshops and individual support, helping families build confidence, strengthen relationships and improve outcomes during the critical early years.

Working alongside Family Hub colleagues, health partners, early years providers and community organisations, you will play a key role in ensuring that families can access effective support at the earliest opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based parenting and child development programmes.
• Facilitate group-based interventions and workshops.
• Engage families who may face barriers to accessing support.
• Assess needs and identify appropriate intervention pathways.
• Promote school readiness and positive child development.
• Support parents to build confidence and resilience.
• Record outcomes and contribute to programme evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with Family Hubs, health visitors, schools, early years settings and voluntary sector partners.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are fully met.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about early intervention and committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

Essential Experience

• Experience working directly with children and families.
• Experience facilitating groups, workshops or structured programmes.
• Experience supporting vulnerable families.
• Experience working within multi-agency environments.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and outcome information.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of child development principles.
• Understanding of evidence-based approaches to family support.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with parents and carers.
• Ability to motivate and encourage participation.
• Commitment to inclusion, equality and anti-discriminatory practice.

What We Offer

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Professional supervision and support.
• Employee wellbeing programmes.
• The opportunity to contribute to a major transformation programme supporting children and families across Ealing.