Early Years Practitioner

Nottinghamshire County Council; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority seeks an Early Years Practitioner to join Family Hub Teams in the Newark and Sherwood area. This role requires working with children aged 0-5 and their families, ensuring safeguarding and child development knowledge is applied. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience, an NVQ 3 in childcare, and access to transport for work. The position offers full-time and part-time options, contributing to the transformation of Children's Centre Services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience working with children 0-5 and their families.
• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge in safeguarding and child development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake one-to-one work with parents to meet identified needs.
• Deliver evidence-based programmes within the Family Hub.
• Work within family homes to support children and families.

Skills

Experience with children 0-5 years

Knowledge of child development

Safeguarding children

Ability to work in diverse communities

Early intervention skills

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...