Early Years Practitioner

Nottinghamshire County Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bolton is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their Family Hub Teams. The role involves one-to-one work with parents and evidence-based program delivery, focusing on children aged 0-5. Candidates must have a minimum of two years' experience in childcare, possess an NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent, and have access to a vehicle. This position supports families in diverse communities during a significant transformation of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience of working with children 0-5 and their families.
• Driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake one to one work with parents/carers to meet identified needs.
• Deliver evidence-based programmes within the Family Hub and family homes.

Skills

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Knowledge of child development

Understanding of early intervention

Education

NVQ 3 in childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Job Description We have an exciting opportunity to join two of our Family Hub Teams in the Newark and Sherwood district area, within Nottinghamshire. This is a great time to join our team as we are transforming our Children's Centre Service into Family Hub Networks. Our work with Children 0-5 years remains part of our core offer and we will be expanding our service offer to 0-19 years (0-25 with SEND).

Vacancies

• Full time post (37 hours) based at our Sherwood Family Hub
• Part-time post (18.5 hours) based at our Sherwood Family Hub
• Part-time post (34 hours) Based at our Newark Family Hub

Responsibilities

As part of the Early Years Practitioner role, you will be able to undertake one to one work with parents / carers to meet identified needs and deliver evidence-based programmes, within the Family Hub and family homes.

Requirements

You must have a minimum of two years experience of working with children 0-5 and their families, an NVQ 3 in childcare (or equivalent), be a driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes and be able to demonstrate sound knowledge in the following areas :

• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of child development and awareness of the importance of early attachment
• The importance of early intervention when working with families

Working in diverse communities and the ability to work in...