Early Years Worker - Faringdon - 2414
Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.
We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.
ABOUT THE ROLE
At The Place, we're dedicated to providing groups and activities for families in Faringdon with children under 5. As part of our committed staff and volunteer team, you'll play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment where families can connect, learn, and thrive together; as well as helping to plan and deliver sessions to promote positive play, communication, and learning experiences for young children. Additionally, you'll offer guidance and support to parents and caregivers on how to engage in play activities that promote attachment, healthy child development, and positive relationships within the family. Ensuring the welfare and safety of babies and children is paramount, and you'll be responsible for promptly addressing any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. You'll also maintain a welcoming and safe environment for families by ensuring that all equipment and resources are clean, safe, and suitable for their intended purpose. Funding for this role is initially until end October 2024 but there is a strong commitment to ensure the work continues beyond this date.
ABOUT YOU
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and their families? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our team at The Place. You love the variety of early years work and find great reward in helping young children develop and their parents become more confident. You have relevant early years’ experience and qualifications, together with excellent interpersonal and communication skills which enable you to build strong relationships with children, parents, and caregivers. You are empathetic, compassionate, and approachable, embodying qualities that make you a trusted and valued member of the team. Equipped with proficient IT skills, as well as a solid understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues, you're ready to contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for children and parents to learn and grow.
BENEFITS
- Continuous professional development
- Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
- In house learning platform
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Charity discount scheme
Closing date: 06/05/2024
Shortlisting date: 08/05/2024
Interview date: 15/05/2024
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We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
