Senior Children's Centre Worker

Directorate:                  Children's Services              

Starting salary:            JG4:- £22,369 per annum pro rata

Location:                       Based in Clevedon

Hours:                            17 hours per week

Contract:                       Fixed term for one year

Closing date:               Friday 27 January 2023

North Somerset Council wish to employ a Senior Children`s Centre Worker to work across Children’s Centres and developing Family Hubs that are based in North Somerset.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support children’s learning and development in groups offered by the service. The work is varied, interesting and includes planning and delivering crèches, stay and plays, working alongside parents, providing information, advise and guidance as well as overseeing equipment and resources.

We are looking for a new member to join the team who can adapt to working in different settings, with different groups of people and can work as part of a team. A level 3 childcare qualification and childcare experience is essential. Children`s centres are a service within the Family Wellbeing Team, providing early help to children and young people, aged 0-19 (25 for young people with SEND).

This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Want to know more and apply?

For an informal discussion, please contact Helena Crump, Family Wellbeing Intervention Leader on 07385373076.

Visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/council-jobs to download an application pack and apply online.

Anticipated interview date: Friday 10 February 2023

North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation. North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.