Practitioner - Family Centres

Milton Keynes City Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a candidate to support families and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The role entails working collaboratively with a team to provide essential services and outreach to families, ensuring a positive, child-centred learning environment. This position offers competitive benefits including generous annual leave and an excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing to 32

Excellent pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan and discounts

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Experience in providing family support services.
• Practical knowledge of services to support parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of activities for children.
• Provide family support and enable parental confidence.
• Collaborate with professionals for children's needs.
• Conduct outreach for families needing access.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Knowledge of early childhood services

Flexibility

Understanding of safeguarding policies

Job description

Support the delivery of a range of activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing positive child-centred learning opportunities through a range of targeted and universal sessions.

Work as part of a team to offer family support, enabling parents to gain confidence in their role as a parent.

Where appropriate, work with other professionals to meet the needs of children and families.

Work as a team to run outreach sessions for target families who find it difficult to access our centres.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Support the delivery of a range of activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Work as part of a team to offer family support, enabling parents to gain confidence in their role as a parent.
• Where appropriate, work with other professionals to meet the needs of children and families.
• Work as a team to run outreach sessions for target families who find it difficult to access our centres.
• Have an awareness and understanding of safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Have high aspirations for all children and families.
• Be open and friendly and enjoy talking to people. Be flexible, as you may be asked to work in other centres.
• Have a practical knowledge of a range of early childhood services available to support parents e.g. childcare, education, health and employment support.

Benefits

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Milton Keynes City Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.