Early Years Sufficiency Lead - Flexible Working

Sefton Redeployment; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

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

Working with schools, providers, parents and partner agencies, you will help ensure provision meets SEND needs and supports vulnerable families, while upholding statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in the childcare sector.
• Understanding of childcare legislation and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience building 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 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

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

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

Working with schools, providers, parents and partner agencies, you will help ensure provision meets SEND needs and supports vulnerable families, while upholding statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006.