MBU Early Years Educator

Action for Children; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave (7+ weeks)

Wellbeing day

Cycle to work

Training opportunities

Parental leave flexibility

Life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children in Gloucester is seeking an Early Years Educator to support mothers and babies in the Mother and Baby Unit. You will deliver high-quality care, promote development, and use the Solihull Approach alongside other parenting support methods.

The role offers professional training, 37 hours per week, and a comprehensive benefits package. A Level 3 EY qualification and experience with 0–3 children are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification that meets DfE requirements, or a Level 2 with willingness to complete Level 3 within two years.
• Experience working with children aged 0–3 and understanding their development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, SEN, inclusion and EYFS.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with experience in observations, planning and using digital systems.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training such as Paediatric First Aid, Baby Massage and Solihull Parenting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care, support and fun experiences for babies and their mothers.
• Help mothers build confidence through play, routines, baby massage and parenting activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with mothers, working together to meet their baby’s needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every baby can thrive.
• Be a trusted key person, supporting development, safeguarding and wellbeing while keeping families at the heart of everything you do.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Observations & planning

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification (DfE)

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

Job title:Early Years Educator

Salary:c.£26,400per yeardepending on qualifications and experience.

Location:Gloucester

Contract/Hours:Permanent Full-time 37 hours a week

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leaveand theoptionto buy or sell leave


• 1wellbeingday per year


• Cycle to work scheme


• Excellent trainingand the opportunity to undertake professional training


• Flexible maternity,paternityandadoptionpackages


• Up to7% employer contributionandlife assurance cover


• Blue Light Card eligibility withdiscounts at15,000 national retailers

At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us andyou’llbe part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods.See howyour skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

A bit abouttherole.

As an Early Years Educator in our HMP Mother and Baby Unit, you’ll have the opportunity to support mothers as they build confidence, develop their parenting skills and create positive beginnings for their babies.

Using theSolihull Approach Parenting Programme, you’ll provide gentle guidance, encouragement and high-quality care in a role that is both rewarding and meaningful.

And we’ll support your development too, withbaby massage trainingand the opportunity to complete aLevel 4 Children and Family Practitioner qualification.

If you’re ready to take the next step into family support and want a career where you can truly make a difference, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you do could make a difference.

In the role as Early years educator, you will:

• Providehigh-quality care, support and fun experiencesfor babies and their mothers.


• Help mothers build confidence throughplay, routines, baby massage and parenting activities.


• Buildpositive, trusting relationshipswith mothers, working together to meet their baby’s needs.


• Create asafe, inclusive and nurturing environmentwhere every baby can thrive.


• Be a trusted key person,supporting development, safeguarding and wellbeingwhile keeping families at the heart of everything you do.

Let’stalk about you.

• Hold aLevel 3 Early Years qualificationthat meets DfE requirements, or a level 2 qualifications and be willing to complete a level 3 qualification within two years.


• Experience working withchildren aged 0–3, with a good understanding of their development and needs.


• Knowledge ofsafeguarding, SEN, inclusion and the EYFS.


• Goodcommunication and organisational skills, including experience with observations, planning and digital systems.


• A willingness tolearn and develop, including completing training such as Paediatric First Aid, Baby Massage and Solihull Parenting.

Why Action for Children?

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many childrendon’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience,you’llhelp us change thatwhere itreally matters.

We'vebeen driven by love totake actionfor children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need,hasn’t. Soas long aschildren need us,we’llbe here.

Will you join us?

About the Service.

Our Mother and Baby Unit atHMP Eastwood Parkis a unique and rewarding place to work, the service provides a safe, nurturing environment where mothers can remain with their babies while receiving the support they need to build confidence and strengthen their relationship with their child.

Our dedicated team provideshigh-quality nursery care, stimulating experiences andevidence-based parenting support, working closely with Family Support Practitioners and other professionals to give every baby the best possible start.

It’s a special opportunity to use your early years skills in a role wherewhat you do can make a lasting difference to a family’s future.

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism.

At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.