Early Years Sector Support Officer (Wraparound)

Early Years Sector Support Officer (Wraparound)

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

CES655(e)

Full time

£33,945 - £37,336 per annum

Fixed term initially for 18 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Early Years Sector Support Team to support the National Wrap Around Project in Newcastle upon Tyne. This team is focused on supporting early years and childcare settings including school aged provision, in Newcastle.

The National Wraparound Project is funded by Department for Education and is about developing childcare that wraps around the school day delivering an 8am-6pm term time offer for working parents and carers. This will involve a diverse range of tasks including:

Working in partnership with schools, private, voluntary and independent childcare providers and other organisations.

Using and collecting data to identify gaps and inform plans for development.

Supporting the development of new and expanded provision.

Developing, monitoring and reporting on a targeted start-up fund.

Working with a broad range of partners and organisations to ensure that parents and carers are aware of existing and new provision and how they can access it.

Experience and knowledge of wraparound childcare, school partnerships and family services are required. Good ICT skills and knowledge of working and excel are essential, as are good communications skills and ability to work as part of a team.

You will also be part of a wider team that supports the sector to improve the quality of childcare and early years services to families, funding and eligibility for families, training and workforce development. This is a time of exciting and significant change to Newcastle’s early years and childcare sector.

We are committed to delivering a high-quality service and you will need a knowledge of safeguarding procedures and understanding of equal opportunities and inclusion.

The job involves a combination of office and home working and can allow considerable flexibility in working patterns.

Benefits:

Regular supervision, training, generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and flexible working options, with the ability to buy additional leave and a generous defined pension scheme. Access to health assured, and other wellbeing initiatives as well as staff discount scheme, vehicle leasing, bike to work, home electronics, annual travel pass and more.

Please note, all fixed term posts are available for secondment, for a secondment you must gain your managers approval prior to applying.

Interview dates: Tuesday 5th March 12-5 & Friday 8th March 9-5

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Fixed Term

Closing date:

29 February 2024