Early Years & Family Support Practitioner

Barnardo's; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's in Warwickshire is seeking an Early Years and Children's Practitioner to support delivery of direct services to families, including stay & plays, courses and crèches. You will work with children aged 0-4 and primary school age, delivering activities to develop social and emotional skills.

The role requires travel to different locations within Nuneaton and North Warwickshire, and work hours are typically 8:30am-5pm, Monday to Friday with some Saturday mornings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical experience of the EYFS.
• Experience of working with and supporting young children and their parents/carers.
• Confidence in communicating effectively with parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals.
• Competence in IT and email, working with Word and other Microsoft packages.
• Experience of delivering Early Years/children's activities in community settings is desirable.
• Qualified to deliver Baby Massage and Chatter Matter's courses is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stay & plays, holiday playschemes or afterschool club type activities for children, young people and families.
• Support direct services to families via one-to-one support, groups, activities, courses, and crèches.
• Work mainly 8.30am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturday mornings.
• Work across Nuneaton and North Warwickshire locality areas and travel between locations.

Education

EYFS qualification (level 2)

EYFS qualification (level 3 desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barnardo's in Warwickshire is seeking an Early Years and Children's Practitioner to support delivery of direct services to families, including stay & plays, courses and crèches. You will work with children aged 0-4 and primary school age, delivering activities to develop social and emotional skills.

The role requires travel to different locations within Nuneaton and North Warwickshire, and work hours are typically 8:30am-5pm, Monday to Friday with some Saturday mornings.