Family and Young Persons' Support Officer

Far Cotton and Delapre Community Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in Northampton is seeking an enthusiastic individual to lead a weekly children's program. Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, setting up equipment, serving refreshments, and leading story time and sing-alongs. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, and passionate about engaging families and young children. Experience in early childhood education is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for working with young children.
• Ability to plan and communicate weekly activities.
• Willingness to support community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the weekly Stay and Play program.
• Set up and take down equipment with care.
• Prepare and serve refreshments during sessions.
• Lead story time and sing-alongs.

Skills

Passion for early childhood engagement

Reliability

Organizational skills

Confidence in leading activities

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Plan a fun and engaging weekly programme before leading the Stay and Play each Thursday in term time
Set up and pack down the play equipment with care and energy
Help prepare and serve refreshments during each session
Bring stories to life and lead singing time to end each session on a high note
Support other child-focused initiatives from the Community Council on an ad-hoc basis
Undertake training relevant to your post to support role development.
What We're Looking For:

An individual with a passion for young children and family engagement
Reliability and a collaborative mindset
Confidence to lead story time and singalongs
An organised individual who can communicate weekly materials in advance.
Whether you're an experienced early years practitioner or simply someone who thrives in a community setting, we'd love to hear from you.