Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) We will consider candidates with the level 2 qualification, provided you are willing to work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification Salary: £24,309 - £27,199 per annum (depending on experience) Location: Falfield, Gloucestershire Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time - 37 hours per week (part time applications may be considered) Interviews: to be held on the 15 th of April 2025 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? Join us at Action for Children, its more than a job, it's a purpose-driven-mission to transform vulnerable children's lives together. 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 is dedicated to promoting positive family relationships while ensuring the safety and well-being of both mothers and their children. Designed to meet the unique needs of families, the unit offers tailored programmes focusing 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 while navigating their circumstances. For Early Years Practitioners, this presents an exciting opportunity that goes beyond the traditional nursery setting. Working in this unique environment allows practitioners to gain invaluable experience and insights into the complexities of family dynamics, child development, and support systems. The dedicated staff work closely with the mothers to ensure they receive the guidance and resources necessary to thrive as parents. A bit about the role Join Action for Children in an exciting opportunity at HMP Eastwood Park. In this role, you will experience unparalleled professional growth, gaining valuable insights into family dynamics and child development in complex environments. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals dedicated to making a meaningful difference in lives of vulnerable families. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be a beacon of hope and support, fostering positive change for mothers and babies up to 18 months old who often face emotional and health challenges. Our early years mother and baby unit provides holistic support, and we work closely with various professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the families we serve. We are seeking a highly skilled enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to deliver stimulating activities for children aged zero to two years, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. You'll be part of a supportive team led by Early Years Practitioner Lead. 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 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 Good to know If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Shannon Neander at We'll be happy to give you any support you require. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role Diversity, equality, and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. 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