Early Years & Childcare Planning Lead

Sefton Council; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave entitlement

Learning and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Sufficiency Officer to join our Early Years and Family Hubs Team and support our Best Start in Life agenda. You will monitor demand, support place planning and drive development of childcare provision across the borough.

You will work with schools, childcare providers, parents and partner agencies to meet statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006 and deliver the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and Action Plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in childcare.
• Sound understanding of childcare legislation, Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience developing positive relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience of project planning, business support or service development.
• Commitment to reflective, relationship-based and systemic practice.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years/Early Education.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Sefton's Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and Action Plan.
• Analyse childcare demand, sufficiency and market trends.
• Work with providers across maintained, private, voluntary and independent sectors to develop sustainable childcare provision.
• Contribute to commissioning, place planning and service development.
• Provide business support, advice and guidance to existing and prospective childcare providers.
• Undertake financial assurance and compliance activities.
• Develop partnerships with schools, providers, families and key stakeholders.
• Help ensure provision meets the needs of all children, including those with SEND and vulnerable families.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Service development

Experience in childcare

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Early Education

Job description

Sefton Council is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Sufficiency Officer to join our Early Years and Family Hubs Team and support our Best Start in Life agenda. You will monitor demand, support place planning and drive development of childcare provision across the borough.

You will work with schools, childcare providers, parents and partner agencies to meet statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006 and deliver the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and Action Plan.