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Job description

The successful candidate will work alongside our family support and early years teams providing support where and when it is required. You will work closely with parents, children, early years staff, and health professionals:

Responsibilities

• Providing support to families
• Facilitating parenting programmes
• Facilitating parent/child programmes
• Covering early years creche when needed
• Helping families navigate services and access the right support at the right time
• Please see website for full details

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development or a related field, or a qualification above this, e.g. Degree in Early Childhood Studies or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience of working with children 0-4 in a preschool setting
• Relevant demonstrable experience working directly with families and young children in a supportive role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and effectively
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and early intervention approaches
• Hold a full UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a car for work purposes (this criteria will be waived for candidates with a disability who can demonstrate alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post).

Desirable Skills

• Experience of delivering parenting programmes

Further Information

Contract: Funded until 30 June 2026 (May be extended subject to funding). Hours: 16 hours per week Monday - Thursday, Friday - 9.00am - 1.00pm, Term Time. Salary: £28,124.46 - £37,116.78 FTE Please note appointment is usually at the first point of the scale.