Child & Family Practitioner - GLL

Royal Borough of Greenwich; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading local government organization is seeking a Child & Family Practitioner to join their Children's Centres in Greenwich. In this role, you will help promote the development of children under five while working flexibly. Applicants should have experience with young children, and a relevant qualification is desirable. The position offers an opportunity to contribute positively to the community while providing rewarding childcare services.

Benefits

Learning & Development Opportunities

Discounted Gym Membership

Good Pension Schemes

Health Assurance

Exclusive Discounts on Services

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under five.
• Familiarity with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through planned activities.
• Build relationships with children and parents.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Child Development

Job description

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Location Greenwich Discipline: Children's Centres and Childcare Job type: Flexible Salary: 13.85 Contact name: Sukhvinder Dhillon Job ref: 220371

GLL are seeking to recruit fantastic childcare staff to work within our Children's Centres in the Kidbrooke and Eltham areas of Greenwich Borough. One of the types of positions that we recruit is for Child & Family Practitioners.

As a Child and Family Practitioner, working on a flexible contract, you will contribute to providing a safe, stimulating, educational and fun environment for children. As a Child and Family Practitioner you will be promoting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children under 5 years old through sensitive individual planning of each child’s changing needs whilst encouraging their development and independence. Our Child and Family Practitioners have excellent written and verbal communication skills? You’ll work with colleagues and partners to ensure our Children’s Centre services are enjoyed and accessible to our local families with young children.

You’ll need experience of working with children under five years of age and their families and a qualification is desirable, but we will also consider applicants interested in pursuing a childcare qualification. Knowledge of the EYFS framework and principles plus safeguarding issues, procedures and an understanding of equality and diversity issues would be beneficial in this role. It goes without saying you’ll be a confident team member with a positive attitude and driven approach.

What you’ll do:

• Work with colleagues to plan and participate in group led activities with individual and groups of children as appropriate to their development, age and interests, meeting their individual needs and supporting their access to a broad, balanced indoor and outdoor curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• To be a key person for one or more children in order to develop warm relationships with children and families that support a child’s learning and development, so that each child benefits from the shared interest in and knowledge about their progress.
• To involve parents/carers in their child’s progress through daily informal contact, record keeping, and attending review meetings as appropriate.
• To support and value each child’s home culture and language. To contribute to planning for children with English as an additional language to help their language development.
• To contribute towards the provision and sustainability of a stimulating, secure, caring and learning environment that promotes equal opportunities and diversity for the children, and their parents, families and carers.
• To take responsibility for children in both indoor and outdoor areas and on trips, providing appropriate levels of supervision and intervention to progress children’s learning.
  
  
  

What you need:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Child Development or equivalent (desirable)
• Experience of Working with under- fives.
• Experience of planning and supporting play provision supported by evidence based approaches outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Knowledge of EYFS and understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures.
• Understanding of the Ofsted Children’s Centre requirements/frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, provision for disabled children and those with special needs
• Knowledge of current relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, guidance and codes of practice as they effect the operation and delivery of a holistic support service for very young children and families.
• A good knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues.
  
  
  

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its permanent employees:

• A Values driven organisation
• Learning & development to support career development
• Good Pension schemes
• Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.
• Industry leading rates of pay
• Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events
• Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
• Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria
• Health assurance
• Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too.
• Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
• 25% off Red Letter Days
• 25% off Buy A Gift
• 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.
• Ride to work scheme
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses
  
  
  

About GLL:

As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.

Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.

One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.

We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sukhvinder Dhillon; [e-mail]

If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] or call 020-8921-8977

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