First Steps Enterprise Limited & Fazakerley, Croxteth, Stoneycroft

First Steps Enterprise Limited & Fazakerley, Croxteth, Stoneycroft & Knotty Ash Children’s Centre Job Title: Activities Worker Number: 2 positions Pay: £9 per hour/16 hours per week Initially fixed term until 31st March 2020 Aims of Post • To support and deliver family & child activities (such as Rhyme Time, Stay and Play, Messy Play, Baby massage, baby weighing, physical activity sessions, Early Years Workshops, Early Support and others), which provide childcare, education, health and family support • To work as part of the centre team to deliver high quality early years services for children and families Responsible to: • Day-to-day – Centre Manager • Employer – First Steps Enterprise Managing Director Responsible for: N/a Main Responsibilities • To work as part of the children’s centre team to deliver family & child activities and creches, which provide childcare, education, health and family support • To fully support the delivery within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and be able to deliver continuous provision • To maintain appropriate records and evaluation of sessions promoting EYFS development. • To assist in the setting up and clearing of rooms for activities, including preparing snack and creating and updating wall displays. • To work as part of the centre team to ensure a welcoming and friendly environment for children and families at all times. • To support communication and language development for children in the centre’s reach area which may require further intervention. • To provide regular feedback to parents about their child’s development and progress. • To ensure the data & record keeping requirements of the children’s centre are adhered to. • To build and maintain positive relationships with children, staff, parents/carers and line management • To work within the framework of Safeguarding Children and Child Protection policy and procedures • To deliver services within a fully inclusive equal opportunities framework • To carry out her/his duties with full regard to the setting’s Health and Safety and confidentiality policies and procedures Other Information • Physical Demands The work requires normal physical effort. It may occasionally involve lifting and handling of play equipment and other resources and to be involved in practical activities and the physical care of young children. • Working Conditions Sessions are mainly centre based, but staff will also be expected to attend other venues to support services or attend training. • General The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not, however, substantially change the general character of the post. Criminal Records Bureau and Other Checks • A full enhanced DBS disclosure will be undertaken, and any adverse findings could result in any offer of employment being withdrawn. • Previous employer references will be requested • Qualification checks will be undertaken • Eligibility to work in UK • Other checks may be undertaken PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential (or Working Towards) Qualifications • At least an NVQ 2 in an Early Years qualification Knowledge and Skills • Experience working or volunteering in an Early Years setting • Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of giving care to young children • Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and ability to deliver within its curriculum • Able to deliver continuous provision • Ability to work independently and to manage own time efficiently • Ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of people, including staff at all levels, parents/carers, line management and others Personal Qualities • Commitment to equal opportunities for all children and families • Warm and caring personality – friendly and approachable for families • Commitment to partnership with families • Enthusiastic, innovative, energetic and able to motivate others • Motivated to develop and maintain high quality provision and practice • Able to accommodate any flexible working hours that may be required, including extra hours at required periods. Desirable (Not Essential) • Pediatric First Aid and Level 2 Food Safety • Driving license and use of car highly desirable. OTHER DETAILS • 2 positions available • Wage - £9 per hour • Hours – 16 per week –Monday to Friday (exact pattern of hour to be confirmed) • Annual leave is pro-rata of 25 days per full year, plus Bank Holidays. Some leave over Christmas may be required. • Place of work: Fazakerley, Croxteth, Stoneycroft & Knotty Ash Children’s Centre venues as others in these communities as required. • Contract length – initially until 31st March 2020. Any extension beyond this period is not confirmed and is subject to funding and commissioning arrangements • This post is funded through the placement children’s centre • The post is subject to all checks highlighted above • The post is subject to a 12-week probationary period .

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