Childcare Worker

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Childcare Worker to join their dedicated Sheffield team. This role involves working in a nurturing nursery environment, supporting parents and children affected by addiction. You'll engage in creative activities, promote positive relationships, and provide essential care. With a focus on community and recovery, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families. Join a collaborative team that values inclusivity and personal growth, and help shape the futures of those in need.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Occupational sick pay

Eye-care vouchers

Regular wellbeing talks and activities

Continuous training and career development

24/7 Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 NVQ in Childcare or similar is required.
• Good communication skills and a passion for making a difference are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support parents and children in a nursery setting.
• Plan and engage in nursery themes and activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Compassion and kindness

Passion for childcare

Determination

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2/3 NVQ in Childcare

Basic knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Job description

Do you light up when you make a little one smile? Do you possess the energy and magic to engage in weekly nursery themes such as Dinosaur Week, Farmyard week or Under the Sea? Does it excite you to plan messy play, preparing jelly, spaghetti, cereals, sand and shaving foam to play with?

Can you keep calm when settling crying babies or teething toddlers? Have you the compassion and kindness to support parents with their childcare responsibilities? Would you take pride in supporting parents to go to activities like soft play or baby massage?

Don’t miss the opportunity to join our passionate Sheffield Family service! Supporting up to 12 children/babies, the role is Monday to Friday 8:30 to 16:30. This provides a unique opportunity to work with a small community of children and their parents at a specialist residential service for parents experiencing drug or alcohol addiction.

We're seeking a passionate Childcare Worker to join our Sheffield team, working in an on-site nursery within a residential setting. This opportunity is at our unique, specialist family service. A place where parents experiencing addiction to drugs or alcohol come with their children to change their lives and determine their futures. We’re looking for skilled, dedicated and passionate staff to join us at our Sheffield Family Residential Service.

Within this role, a passion for providing outstanding care for children and displaying a positive attitude is required. We work with families who have previously struggled with substance use; therefore, promoting a trusting, positive relationship is important within the role. You will be working in an on-site nursery within the residential setting where we have both a 0–2-year-old room and an over 2-year-old room which the children attend.

The service is based close to Eccelsall Road/Sheffield Hallam Collegiate Campus area of Sheffield; it is easily accessible. Situated in a large Victorian Building, fully refurbished in 2022, there is free on-site parking as well and is also easily accessed by multiple bus routes.

To join us as a Childcare Worker, you will need:

• Level 2/3 NVQ in Childcare (or similar)
• Basic knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
• Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support

About us

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

This opportunity is at our unique, Specialist Family Residential Service. A place where parents experiencing addiction to drugs or alcohol come with their children to change their lives and determine their futures.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short face-to-face interview. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.

For any further information please feel free to contact [e-mail] (Childcare Manager).

Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Location: Sheffield

Type of Contract: Full Time

Hours: 37.5

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)

Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance

Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities

Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system

Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access

A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.