GLL are seeking a fantastic Child & Family Practitioner to work within one of our children's centres based in the Greenwich Borough to cover maternity leave. This role is part time (25hrs pw), and Term Time only - Monday to Friday. (Salary advertise is based on the full time role).
As a Child and Family Practitioner you will contribute to providing a safe, stimulating, educational and fun environment for children. As a Child and Family Practitioner you will be promoting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children under 5 years old through sensitive individual planning of each child’s changing needs whilst encouraging their development and independence. Our Child and Family Practitioners have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You’ll work with colleagues and partners to ensure our Children’s Centre services are enjoyed and accessible to our local families with young children.
As a Child and Family Practitioner, you will need experience of working with children under five years of age and their families and a L3 Childcare qualification is required. You will work within the EYFS framework and principles plus safeguarding issues; procedures and an understanding of equality and diversity issues would be essential in this role. It goes without saying you’ll be a confident team member with a positive attitude and driven approach.
What you’ll do:
You’ll plan and participate in group led activities with individual and groups of children as appropriate to their development, age and interests, meeting their individual needs and supporting their access to a broad, balanced indoor and outdoor curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
To be a key person for one or more children to develop warm relationships with children and families that support a child’s learning and development, so that each child benefits from the shared interest in and knowledge about their progress.
To involve parents/carers in their child’s progress through daily informal contact, record keeping, and attending review meetings as appropriate.
To support and value each child’s home culture and language. To contribute to planning for children with English as an additional language to help their language development.
To contribute towards the provision and sustainability of a stimulating, secure, caring and learning environment that promotes equal opportunities and diversity for the children, and their parents, families and carers.
To take responsibility for children in both indoor and outdoor areas and on trips, providing appropriate levels of supervision and intervention to progress children’s learning.
What you need:
NVQ Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent
Experience of Working with under- fives.
Experience of planning and supporting play provision supported by evidence-based approaches outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Knowledge of EYFS and understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures.
Understanding of the Ofsted Children’s Centre requirements/frameworks.
Knowledge and understanding of working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, provision for disabled children and those with special needs
Knowledge of current relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, guidance and codes of practice as they effect the operation and delivery of a holistic support service for very young children and families.
A good knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues.
As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its permanent employees:
A Values driven organisation
Learning & development to support career development
Good Pension schemes
Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.
Industry leading rates of pay
Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events
Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria
Health assurance
Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too.
Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
25% off Red Letter Days
25% off Buy A Gift
20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.
Ride to work scheme
Free eye tests and discounted glasses
About GLL:
As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.
Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.
One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.
We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.
All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.