Job reference REQ00000018016 Date posted 06/03/2025 Application closing date 17/03/2025 Location Blank Salary £37,035 - £37,938 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Job description
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit an experienced and proactive Early Years and Childcare Adviser, working within the Early Years Team to improve outcomes for babies, children and families across Cumberland.
The right person will champion learning, development and education standards in the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensure high quality provision in all childcare settings, including Childminders, and in our developing Family Hubs. You will help to provide a service for monitoring, supporting, and challenging schools and settings, and will also actively contribute to Cumberland’s wider Early Years Strategic plan as part of our commitment to ensuring that every child in Cumberland has the best possible start in life.
This role is available on a permanent basis and can be based at Cumbria House, Carlisle or West Cumbria House, Workington.
Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good’ for our Children’s Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Katie Clarke by email at Katie.Clarke@Cumberland.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role:
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 17 th March 2025
Interview date:24 th March 2025
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please read the supporting information:
Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
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