Early Years Family Support Specialist

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking an Early Years Support Worker for a 2.5-year fixed-term, full-time post within the Early Years Team. The role delivers practical and emotional support to children and families, plans programmes with families and promotes parental participation in sessions, across five neighbourhoods of the borough.

You will work with Early Years settings, Centres and other professionals, providing guidance, assessments and signposting while reporting to Lead Officers for Family Hubs and

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education or similar relevant area.
• Experience of working with families aged 0-5.
• Knowledge of early years development and current legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Early Years settings, Children’s Centres and Early Help teams and other professionals.
• Provide emotional support, advice and signposting to parents, carers, and families.
• Support parents’ carers in all aspects of their child development.
• Contribute to assessments and work with other agencies to enable positive changes.
• Develop links with universal services and work with agencies to provide targeted intervention.
• Provide the right support at the right time for children and their families.
• Plan, develop and implement universal services.

Skills

Family support

Multi-agency work

Child development knowledge

Parental engagement

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare

Job description

Bury Council is seeking an Early Years Support Worker for a 2.5-year fixed-term, full-time post within the Early Years Team. The role delivers practical and emotional support to children and families, plans programmes with families and promotes parental participation in sessions, across five neighbourhoods of the borough.

You will work with Early Years settings, Centres and other professionals, providing guidance, assessments and signposting while reporting to Lead Officers for Family Hubs and