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Work Base:
South East Mansfield Family Hub, Mansfield, NG18 2DN and West Mansfield, Mansfield, NG19 6EW
Salary:
£24,790 - £25,584 per annum (pro rata)
Type of vacancy:
Fixed Term
Work pattern:
Part Time
Duration (Months):
18
Hours per week:
22 and 15
Working Arrangements:
Office Based
Number of posts:
2
Interview date:
22/04/2025
Closing Date:
06 April 2025 23:55
We have an exciting opportunity to join a Family Hub Team within Nottinghamshire. This is a great time to join our team as locally we are transforming our Children’s Centre Service into Family Hub Networks. Our work with children 0-5 years remains part of our core offer and we will be expanding our service offer to 0-19 years.
You will be able to undertake one-to-one work with parents/carers to meet identified needs and deliver evidence-based programmes, within Family Hubs and family homes.
You Must Have:
* A Minimum Of Two Years’ Experience Of Working With Children 0-5 And Their Families
* An NVQ 3 In Childcare (or Equivalent)
* Experience
* Be a Driver With Access To a Vehicle For Work Purposes
* Sound Knowledge In The Following Areas:
* Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
* Knowledge of child development and awareness of the importance of early attachments
* The importance of early intervention when working with families
* Working in diverse communities and the ability to work in a non-discriminatory way
* Working in partnership with a range of agencies
* Communication skills, report writing, assessment skills, record keeping and IT skills
* Maintain confidentiality
For an informal discussion, please email Louise Clarke - louise.clarke2@nottscc.gov.uk
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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