Inclusion Facilitator (Redeployment 23620)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Countywide - Community based
• Salary: 28598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

When you join as an Inclusion Facilitatorwell support your development from the start. Well help you to play to your strengths diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore if youre motivated and passionate theres no limit to how far your ambition could take you.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

Join Suffolk County Councils Psychology and Therapeutic Services as an Inclusion Facilitator and play a key role in delivering early relational and person-centred support for children and young people across Suffolk.

In this role you will help make mainstream inclusion a reality. Youll work alongside children families and professionals to build environments where children feel safe understood and able to engage. Using flexible hybrid ways of working and a range of evidence-informed approaches youll support meaningful lasting change.

You can find out more about our work on the Suffolk County Council website.

What you will be doing

Youll tailor your approach to each child or young person drawing on a wide range of evidence-informed approaches including:

• relationship-based work to build trust and understand lived experiences
• therapeutic support to explore emotions identity and belonging
• person-centred planning approaches such as PATH and Mini-PATH (you dont need prior experience of graphical facilitation we will support you to learn)

Youll also work alongside key adults to strengthen systems and practice for example through:

• developing and using sensory profiles
• supporting peer inclusion approaches such as Circle of Friends
• facilitating Team Pupil and Solution Circles
• shaping therapeutic timetables that support co-regulation across the day

Your focus will always be on creating sustainable long-term change rather than short-term intervention.

You will need

• A passion for inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Experience of working with children young people or families with an understanding of their needs (e.g. education care youth work health or similar settings).
• A commitment to ongoing learning professional development and continuous improvement in your practice.
• Willingness to engage in supervision peer support and reflective practice.
• Openness to developing your practice including training in approaches such as solutionfocused traumainformed and inclusive practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a reflective and supportive team sharing ideas and learning from others.
• Motivation to develop specialist skills and areas of interest over time.
• Aspiration to progress including interest in development pathways such as Senior Inclusion Facilitator (Grade 5).
• Readiness to build experience and undertake further development or study to support your progression.
• Enthusiasm to grow develop and actively contribute to the team.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

A warm welcome awaits you in Suffolk County Councils Psychology and Therapeutic Services. Our Inclusion Facilitators are central to delivering Suffolks SEND reform priorities - strengthening mainstream inclusion promoting early intervention and building capacity across schools families and wider systems.

We provide therapeutic psychologically informed support to children and young people aged 025 across Suffolk. Youll work across a range of settings including homes education and community environments using a mix of face-to-face virtual and hybrid approaches. There is an expectation to attend an office base at least once per week.

Youll join a highly supportive and reflective team working closely with Educational Psychologists and other professionals to make a meaningful difference. We offer:

• ongoing training in therapeutic and person-centred approaches
• structured supervision and dedicated time for reflective practice
• opportunities to develop systemic thinking and workforce development skills

• a clear internal progression pathway within the Inclusion Facilitation Service

Progression and development

We are committed to supporting our Inclusion Facilitators to grow and develop in their careers. Youll be part of a reflective supportive team where learning is valued and encouraged.

You will have

• Access to regular supervision peer support and opportunities for reflective practice
• Ongoing training in approaches such as solution-focused trauma-informed and inclusive practice
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills and areas of interest within the team
• Clear progression pathway to Senior Inclusion Facilitator (Grade 5) supported through experience and where appropriate further study
• A team culture where we learn together share ideas and support one another to continually improve our practice

Were excited to welcome people who are motivated to learn develop and grow with us.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Dr Imogen Howarth(she/her)for a conversation about this role. You can reach her by emailing .

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Describe a situation where you worked collaboratively with professionals from different agencies. How did you build effective relationships and ensure a joined-up approach for the child or family
2. Describe a situation where you received feedback or supervision that required you to reflect and adapt your practice. What did you learn and how did it improve your work
3. Describe a time when you had to plan and deliver an intervention. How did you assess needs set goals and review progress

Please note: Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see our How to Apply page.

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Closing date:11.30pm 8 June 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid