Early Years Practitioner ( Level 3) Salary: £24,100 to £25,499 per annum Location: Falfield, Gloucestershire Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time - 37 hours per week (part time applications may be considered) Interviews: 18 th March onsite at HMP Eastwood Park. Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers' discounts. Vulnerable children in the UK need your help Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make an enormous difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. A bit about the role This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as we have been awarded the contract to run the nursery at HMP Eastwood Park. The early years mother and baby unit offers holistic support for mothers and their babies up to 18 months old who are often vulnerable and may have complex emotional and health needs. We work closely with a range of professionals and as part of a team to offer the best positive outcomes for the mothers on the unit and this is a vital part of our work. We are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic early years practitioner to provide a range of stimulating activities for children aged 0-2years in line with the Early Years Foundation stage. You will work as part of a team, led by Early years practitioner lead. About the service Eastwood park's mother and baby unit provides an Ofsted registered day nursery, supportive and nurturing environment for mothers and their babies within a prison setting. The service aims to promote positive family relationships while ensuring the safety and well-being of both mothers and their children. The unit is designed to meet the unique needs of the families, offering tailor programmes that focus on parenting skills, emotional support, and personal development. By fostering a sense of community and collaboration, Eastwood Park helps mothers build strong foundations for their children's futures, all while navigating the challenges of their circumstances. The dedicated staff work closely with the mothers to ensure they receive the guidance and resources necessary to thrive as parents. As an Early Years Practitioner you will Provide individually or as part of a team, practical quality care, support interventions and range of activities and experiences to children, young people and families, as advised and in line with agreed plans. Be alert to child protection and safeguarding issues and inform appropriate line managers about concerns in line with our safeguarding policies and procedures. What You'll Bring: Our job description for the Early years Practitioner outlines the requirements of the role but the 'must-haves' are: Relevant level 3 qualification in Early Years or above (Ofsted requirement) Previous experience working in a nursery setting aged 0 to 5 years. Paediatric First Aid Qualification & Food Hygiene or ability to achieve. Ability to keep the child as the focus and ensure their feelings and wishes are represented in record keeping Communicate effectively and engagingly and to maintain independent professional relationships, boundaries We look forward to receiving your application