Childcare Inclusion Officer

About the teamThis is an excellent opportunity to join the Early Years Service within Children''s Services as the service''s childcare inclusion officer. In this full-time role, you will help ensure that all eligible children can access the childcare they need. Working with families and early years providers, you will build positive relationships and support smooth transitions into childcare. The service works closely with schools, early years providers, partners and colleagues across the council to support the effective delivery of early education and childcare entitlements for Hertfordshire residents.About the roleUnder the Childcare Act 2006, the local authority has statutory duties to secure sufficient childcare and provide information, advice and support to parents. Childcare brokerage is one way the authority helps families, particularly those needing additional support, to access suitable childcare. The role will support families of children with SEND to find and access childcare that meets their needs. This may include meeting families to understand their circumstances and concerns, working with settings to identify suitable provision, and acting as a link between parents and providers to build positive relationships. The childcare inclusion officer may also accompany parents on visits to settings to help support a smooth transition .A key part of the role is building strong partnerships with early years providers and engaging with the range of practitioners who ..... full job details .....