Childcare Practitioner

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 5 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. About the Role: 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 the parents as the key educator 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 child(ren) and their parent(s) or carer(s) 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-focussed 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 parent(s) or carer(s). Work in partnership with parent(s) or carer(s), 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 Keynsham Children and Family Centre. You may be required to support groups across Bath and North East Somerset, for which work-related mileage is payable. If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Linda Barnes, Co-ordinator Access on 07980998909 or email

linda_barnes@bathnes.gov.uk

or Kit Harrison, Senior Administrative Officer on 07530263397 or email

kit_harrison@bathnes.gov.uk .

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