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Inclusion Officer

Birmingham City Council, Birmingham

Inclusion Officer

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Birmingham City Council, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 31 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

  • Lead the development and implementation of strategies that improve inclusion and equality across early years and childcare services.
  • Provide specialist advice and support to help services meet their legal and statutory responsibilities.
  • Develop education and training approaches that strengthen the confidence and capability of the early years and childcare workforce.
  • Lead actions to improve inclusive practice in childcare settings, including workshops delivered through Early Years Network arrangements.
  • Work with partners and stakeholders to identify needs, improve services and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
  • Evaluate the impact of internally delivered and commissioned support, using evidence to inform future planning which will narrow the attainment gap.
  • Contribute to service reviews, needs analysis, business planning and value-for-money activity.
  • Represent the Early Years and Childcare Team at local, regional and national meetings.
  • Promote children's rights, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout service planning and delivery.

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an officer to join the Early Years and Childcare Service as a full-time Senior Inclusion Officer. This post will influence and shape the future early years and childcare workforce by delivering activities that support Birmingham City Council's Inclusion Strategy. The post will work across Birmingham, supporting services to offer inclusive early education and childcare services to children and families. The successful applicant will be an experienced professional with an Early Years or childcare qualification and a secure understanding of strengthening inclusive practice to improve early education outcomes, childcare policies, practices and the legislative framework.

    Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
    • There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
  • A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
  • An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
  • A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
  • A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
  • A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
    • We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

    In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/inclusion-officer-127669284
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