Early Years Practitioner

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in the East Midlands is seeking Early Years Practitioners for permanent and part-time roles in Newark and Sherwood. The roles involve working with children aged 0-5 and their families, focusing on early intervention and safeguarding. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and an NVQ 3 in childcare. This is an excellent opportunity to join a transformative team expanding its services to families with children up to 19 years.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience working with children 0-5 years and their families.
• Demonstrable knowledge in safeguarding and child development.
• Ability to work in diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake one-to-one work with parents/carers to meet identified needs.
• Deliver evidence-based programmes within the Family Hub and family homes.
• Work collaboratively with a range of agencies.

Skills

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Knowledge of child development

Communication skills

Report writing

Assessment skills

Record keeping

IT skills

Education

NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Permanent and part-time roles available in Newark and Sherwood district, Nottinghamshire

Roles involve working with children 0-19 years, with a focus on 0-5 years

Requirements include two years experience, NVQ 3 in childcare, and driving access

We have an exciting opportunity to join two of our Family Hub Teams in the Newark and Sherwood district area, within Nottinghamshire. This is a great time to join our team as we are transforming our Children's Centre Service into Family Hub Networks. Our work with Children 0-5 years remains part of our core offer and we will be expanding our service offer to 0-19 years (0-25 with SEND).

We have 3 permanent vacancies at the following bases:

• Full time post (37 hours) based at our Sherwood Family Hub
• Part-time post (18.5 hours) based at our Sherwood Family Hub
• Part-time post (34 hours) Based at our Newark Family Hub

As part of the Early Years Practitioner role, you will be able to undertake one to one work with parents/carers to meet identified needs and deliver evidence-based programmes, within the Family Hub and family homes.

You must have a minimum of two years experience of working with children 0-5 and their families, an NVQ 3 in childcare (or equivalent), be a driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes and be able to demonstrate sound knowledge in the following areas:

• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of child development and awareness of the importance of early attachment
• The importance of early intervention when working with families
• Working in diverse communities and the ability to work in a non-discriminatory way
• Working in partnership with a range of agencies
• Communication skills, report writing, assessment skills, record keeping and IT skills

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