Children's Centre Practitioner (level 3)
Children’s Centre Practitioner (Level 3)
(Maternity Cover)
Location Base: Queens Park Children’s Centre, Marlborough Road, MK40 4LE +
Multi-Site travel within Bedford
Hours: Full – Time, (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £16,688 per annum + Benefits
Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner (level 3) looking for the next step in your career?
Early Childhood Partnership is seeking an experienced Level 3 Children’s Centre Practitioner to join the Queens Park Children Centre team (with multi-site travel to all ECP Children Centre sites) to cover a Maternity absence for approximately 8 months within Bedford.
The primary focus of the Children’s Centre Practitioner role is to support the Children’s Centre Team Leader in work with parents, carers, families and children that reflect the vision of the Children’s Centre and support the engagement of parents in the development and learning of their children. The post holder will work alone at times, for which a Lone working policy will apply.
The key elements of the Children’s Centre Practitioner (level 3) are to:
Support the Children’s Centre Team Leader in planning and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to local families with children under 5 years of age.
Promote the engagement of parents in their children’s development and learning and contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of information, advice and support to parents in order to improve outcomes for vulnerable children under five and their families.
Work towards and achieve the agreed Key Performance Indicators and performance objectives and ensure a high level of service is provided at all times
Essential Knowledge, skills & Experience of the Children’s Centre Practitioner (level 3)
Level 3 qualification in children and young people or early years
Knowledge of the development needs of children from birth to 5 yrs and the importance of empowering parents to support their child’s learning and development.
Experience of working within a childcare, family support or Children’s Centre setting
Good working knowledge and understanding of current childcare legislation, national standards and frameworks
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Understanding of the issues faced by diverse communities and barriers to inclusion
Good understanding of safeguarding procedures (in relation to Child Protection) and Safeguarding Certificate
Awareness of the roles and responsibilities of other agencies and professionals working with all children and families
Experience of multi-agency working essential, experience of working in a children’s centre setting (BENEFICIAL)
Experience of developing positive working relationships with a range of service users
Paediatric First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training
Good level of applied literacy and numeracy
Computer literate, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new skills
Full driving licence and able to travel within the community (ESSENTIAL)
In return you will receive a salary of £16,688 per annum + Benefits, Full – Time, (37.5 hours per week) – Maternity cover.
This job requires completion of an application form. Alternatively, If would like to apply via CV please ensure you provide a detailed cover note summarising your relevant skills & experience. Applications & CV’s to be sent via the link
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: Midnight 22nd January 2017
Interview Date: 8th February 2017
(Maternity Cover)
Location Base: Queens Park Children’s Centre, Marlborough Road, MK40 4LE +
Multi-Site travel within Bedford
Hours: Full – Time, (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £16,688 per annum + Benefits
Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner (level 3) looking for the next step in your career?
Early Childhood Partnership is seeking an experienced Level 3 Children’s Centre Practitioner to join the Queens Park Children Centre team (with multi-site travel to all ECP Children Centre sites) to cover a Maternity absence for approximately 8 months within Bedford.
The primary focus of the Children’s Centre Practitioner role is to support the Children’s Centre Team Leader in work with parents, carers, families and children that reflect the vision of the Children’s Centre and support the engagement of parents in the development and learning of their children. The post holder will work alone at times, for which a Lone working policy will apply.
The key elements of the Children’s Centre Practitioner (level 3) are to:
Support the Children’s Centre Team Leader in planning and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to local families with children under 5 years of age.
Promote the engagement of parents in their children’s development and learning and contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of information, advice and support to parents in order to improve outcomes for vulnerable children under five and their families.
Work towards and achieve the agreed Key Performance Indicators and performance objectives and ensure a high level of service is provided at all times
Essential Knowledge, skills & Experience of the Children’s Centre Practitioner (level 3)
Level 3 qualification in children and young people or early years
Knowledge of the development needs of children from birth to 5 yrs and the importance of empowering parents to support their child’s learning and development.
Experience of working within a childcare, family support or Children’s Centre setting
Good working knowledge and understanding of current childcare legislation, national standards and frameworks
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Understanding of the issues faced by diverse communities and barriers to inclusion
Good understanding of safeguarding procedures (in relation to Child Protection) and Safeguarding Certificate
Awareness of the roles and responsibilities of other agencies and professionals working with all children and families
Experience of multi-agency working essential, experience of working in a children’s centre setting (BENEFICIAL)
Experience of developing positive working relationships with a range of service users
Paediatric First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training
Good level of applied literacy and numeracy
Computer literate, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new skills
Full driving licence and able to travel within the community (ESSENTIAL)
In return you will receive a salary of £16,688 per annum + Benefits, Full – Time, (37.5 hours per week) – Maternity cover.
This job requires completion of an application form. Alternatively, If would like to apply via CV please ensure you provide a detailed cover note summarising your relevant skills & experience. Applications & CV’s to be sent via the link
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: Midnight 22nd January 2017
Interview Date: 8th February 2017