Project Worker 1 (23961)

Barnardo's; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's Stratford Upon Avon district in Warwickshire is seeking a Practitioner to deliver direct services to families, including one-to-one support, groups and courses. The role involves in-person work across the district, with occasional evenings and weekends as required by our contract.

You will engage with children aged 0-11 and their parents, offering activities to develop social and emotional skills, plan EYFS-aligned sessions, and signpost to relevant services.

Qualifications

• Experience of the EYFS and childcare knowledge.
• Experience with young children and their parents.
• Clear communication with parents, carers, colleagues and professionals.
• IT and Microsoft Word/ packages competence.
• Experience delivering EYFS services in community settings desirable.
• Baby Massage and Chatter Matters qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct services to families through one-to-one support, groups and courses.
• Work across Stratford District in centres and community venues.
• Provide activities that support children's social and emotional development.
• Plan activities in line with EYFS.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Signpost or refer to the most appropriate service.
• Be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Skills

Effective communication

IT proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

EYFS childcare qualification Level 2

Tools

Word

Email

Job description

NOTE THIS POST IS STRATFORD UPON AVON WARWICKSHIRE, NOT STRATFORD LONDON

Based in Barnardo's Stratford Upon Avon District (WARWICKSHIRE) Locality and the postholder may be asked to work across the whole of our district and occasionally and evenings and weekends in line with our contract.

The role of the Practitioner will be to deliver direct services to families through one-to-one support, groups, activities and courses. This may be delivered through a variety of means, including virtual platforms; and by phone; but mostly in person. Our primary focus will be working with children aged 0-11 years and their parents, as well as some groups for young people aged up to 19 years (25 years with SEND). Our work is all about making the biggest impact during the best window of opportunity in a child's life.

The postholder will be required to be flexible to work across the Stratford District in our centres and community venues, as outreach work is a significant and regular part of our work. For this reason, access to your own transport would be essential.

This is a busy and varied role where you will be required to work autonomously (lone working) and as part of a team to deliver a range of services.

• Offer fun and engaging activities to support children to develop positive social and emotional skills;
• Offer engaging groups for Young People
• Plan activities in line with the EYFS;
• Build positive relationships with parents/ carers;
• Hold sometimes difficult/ challenging conversations with parents;
• Offer advice and support, or signpost and refer parents to the most appropriate service.

Job specific requirements:

It is especially important that the successful candidate is able to demonstrate experience of and/or an understanding of the following:

• Knowledge and practical experience of the EYFS, including a childcare qualification to at least level 2.
• Experience of working with and supporting young children and their parents/ carers.
• Confidence in communicating effectively with parents/ carers, colleagues and other professionals.
• Competence in IT and email, working with Word and other Microsoft packages.
• Experience of delivering Early Years' services in community settings is desirable.
• Qualified to deliver Baby Massage and Chatter Matter's courses is desirable.

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