Early Years Universal & Emerging Needs Lead

One YMCA Group; Hexton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Family Centre Service in Hertfordshire is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the Universal, SEND & Emerging Needs Team for families with children under 5. You will manage service delivery across Family Centres and community locations, focusing on parental engagement in learning and development.

The role requires strong leadership, multi-agency experience, and the ability to plan and monitor high-quality services, with travel across Dacorum as needed.

Qualifications

• Level 3/4 qualification in children and young people or early years Leadership qualification is required.
• Strong leadership and line management experience in early years or family services.
• Experience coordinating with multiple agencies to support families.
• Ability to plan, monitor and develop high quality service provision and respond to diverse family needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of universal, SEND & emerging needs services for families with children under 5.
• Lead, develop and support a team across Family Centres and community locations in Dacorum.
• Promote parental engagement in children’s learning and development.
• Ensure safe, high-quality service provision and effective collaboration with partner services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Early Years

Multi-agency working

Planning & Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in children and young people or early years Leadership qualification

Job description

Hertfordshire Family Centre Service in Hertfordshire is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the Universal, SEND & Emerging Needs Team for families with children under 5. You will manage service delivery across Family Centres and community locations, focusing on parental engagement in learning and development.

The role requires strong leadership, multi-agency experience, and the ability to plan and monitor high-quality services, with travel across Dacorum as needed.