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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Are you passionate about supporting families with children under five years of age? Bright Start Children’s Centre Services within Bath and North East Somerset are looking for a highly committed Early Years Practitioner to support our service delivery.
Through this role, you will support children and families in various ways including creating safe and stimulating environments for them to learn and develop, promoting positive attachment practice within groups, and supporting parents as the key educators in their child’s learning and development. You will work closely with families within our indoor and outdoor-based groups and provide play interventions for children and their parents or carers within the family home.
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual with at least a Level 3 qualification who has a vision for outstanding practice to join our team. You will work in partnership with other agencies to deliver mutually-agreed interventions.
The Post Holder Will Need To:
* Hold an appropriate level 3 qualification in early years
* Work independently under the direction of a senior member of staff to provide play focused interventions and light-touch family support work in the family home
* Support colleagues in the running of nurturing children’s groups, either alongside or independently of their parents or carers
* Work in partnership with parents or carers, other council departments, and partner agencies
* Have a good understanding of safeguarding and promoting health and safety of children and families
* Have strong verbal and written communication skills
Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the job role and expectations.
The post will be based at Bath Children and Family Centre and deliver groups and services in the Bath West (Twerton, Southdown, Whiteway) area. You may also be required to support other groups across the service, for which work-related mileage is payable.
Interview date: TBC
About Bath & North East Somerset Council:
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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