TITLE OF POST:

 Early Years Practitioner

LOCATION:

Howgill Family Centre, Cleator Moor and various settings

HOWGILL MISSION STATEMENT
Creating Opportunities for Children and Families
The Howgill Family Centre will work to build, healthier, safer communities where children,
young people and families are valued, respected and encouraged to achieve their potential.

PURPOSE OF POST:
To assist in the delivery of quality early years sessions.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
The Board of Trustees is the legal employer for this post and exercises all the usual
responsibilities attendant on this.

The Early Years Practitioner reports to the Early Years Setting Manager

MAIN DUTIES:

Early Years
To assist with the planning, organisation and maintain a learning environment appropriate to
the developmental needs and interests of children in the varied sessional care, full day care
and crèche sessions.

To help foster an environment where children’s emotional and social development will
flourish.

To assist the Early Years Setting Manager and Early Years Setting Deputy Manager where
and when necessary and be guided by them in delegation of tasks and working
arrangements.

To work as part of a team of providers of early years education and development sharing
responsibilities where necessary.

To help provide within the setting, a balanced, structured curriculum paying due regard to
current research on how children learn, and with particular reference to learning from first-
hand experience, play and talk, and the development of appropriate skills and early literacy.

To be responsible by agreement for particular indoor and outdoor learning areas and
activities, and to plan, prepare and display appropriate materials.

To encourage children to be independent in personal skills in feeding, changing and toileting
 supporting them where necessary

To attend and contribute to meetings and training sessions when required.

To be a key person for a group of children, to observe their learning and complete up to date
profiles of children’s development and progress working in partnership with parents and other
members of staff.

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To support children with additional needs in the settings as required.

To deputise for other posts when necessary.

To provide comfort for sick children and to administer First Aid in line with existing policies
and legislation.

To administer medication when necessary, in accordance with the Nursery Policy.

To work with the students aiding in the development and supporting process.

To have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity for children and families.

To work closely with colleagues in children’s services, health, schools and a range of other
partner agencies in supporting a holistic approach to children and their families.

To assist with the keeping of registers, records and information required for evaluation
purposes as required.

To be flexible to work in other nursery settings when required

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To comply with all the policies and procedures of the Howgill Family Centre.

To maintain strict confidentiality procedures at all times.

To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the
job and participate in appropriate training activities.

To undertake Health and Safety duties commensurate with the post and/ or as detailed in the
centres Health and Safety policy.

This post is subject to a criminal record check under the arrangements established by the
Disclosure and Barring Service.

The duties described in the job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes
equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service and is
consistent with Howgills Equal Opportunity Policy.

The job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies
a level of responsibility at which the post holder will be required to work. In the interests of
effective working, major tasks will be reviewed from time to time to reflect the changing needs
and circumstances. Such reviews and other consequential changes will be carried out in
consultation with the post holder. The post holder will also be required to carry out such
duties as may be determined from time to time to be within the general scope of the post.

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EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Main Role:
To support the care, development and learning of young children aged 3-5 within a pre-school setting.

Care and welfare:
  To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 3-5 years.
  Assist within a team to ensure the health and safety of children in a range of settings in compliance with health

and safety guidelines.

  Support children with additional support needs.
  Ensure that safety standards and emergency procedures are maintained e.g. familiarisation with fire drill and

evacuation procedures.

  Supervise and assist children with personal care tasks including toileting, dressing and feeding, following the

guidelines of the establishment.

  To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Main activities:
  To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors at all times.
  To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident books.
  To maintain individual tracking and observation logs.
  To liaise closely with parents/carers.
  To support the work of the school by contributing to a welcoming and positive ethos.
  When requested and agreed participate and contribute positively to meetings, including parents meetings and

staff meetings.

  Be a positive role model.
  Contribute to the early years team by sharing good practice and supporting new initiatives.
  To have at least one key area within Pre-school to take responsibility for.
  Provide opportunities to participate in quality adult/child interaction to promote children’s development

including the acquisition of literacy and maths skills.

  To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the Early Level outcomes in Curriculum for

Excellence.

Continuous development:
  When requested participate in the school professional development and review processes.
  When requested participate in negotiated training to support professional and personal development.
  To attend relevant training and courses out-with pre-school to enhance your continuous professional learning.

Terms of the Role:
Salary:

Working hours:
Reports to:
Pension:
Fee remission:

The post offers a competitive salary, depending on experience.
Complimentary refreshments, including lunch, are offered during term time.
Term Time, Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600
Deputy Head
The School offers a workplace pension
Fee remission for staff children attending Craigclowan Prep School and Glenalmond College.
Reciprocal discount with many local independent senior schools for staff children after they
leave us.

Person Specification
Early Years Practitioner

CRITERIA
Qualifications

Previous Experience

Professional Development

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal Skills

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ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

•  SCQF 6 – 9, SVQ Level 3,

HNC

•  Experience in an Early

Years setting

•  Evidence of further training,

study or professional
development suitable to the
role

•  Knowledge of child
development

•  Knowledge of Health and

Care Standards

•  Care Inspectorate policies

and guidelines

•  SSSC Codes of Practice
•  Ability to communicate

effectively with children,
parents and colleagues.
•  Ability to work as part of

team

•  Good numeracy, literacy

and ICT skills

•  Ability to prioritise work
load according to the
requirements of the
Nursery

•  Good level of organisation
and time management

•  Supportive, caring,

enthusiastic and motivated

•  Committed to partnership

working

•  Ability to work flexibly
•  High level of interpersonal

skills

•  Ability to motivate others
•  Understanding of the

importance of
confidentiality

•  Reliable
•  Approachable
•  Ability to reflect upon
practice and drive own
personal development

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Early Years Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

Summary of role
The role of an Early Years Practitioner is to inspire, excite and nurture children through a crucial stage of their development. The
aim is to motivate children and use resources imaginatively to help them learn. You will provide a safe and secure environment
for them to develop their social and communication skills, while recording observations and summarising their achievements.

Reports to: Nursery Manager
Reports in:  None

KEY TASKS

Planning Learning

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Plan rich and stimulating learning activities that achieve good progression in pupils’ understanding by:
Identifying clear learning objectives and learning content, appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils
being taught
Setting exciting and intriguing tasks for whole class learning, small group learning and self-initiated,
exploratory learning.
Setting clear targets for pupils’ learning that build on prior attainment.
Identifying pupils who: - have special educational needs - are high attainers - are not yet fluent in English
Ensure that learning is appropriately differentiated so that the learning is well pitched and all pupils are
challenged at their current level of understanding.
Create a high quality, rich, stimulating and enabling learning environment containing items that will
capture pupils’ attention and lead to independent exploration.

  Make effective use of assessment information on pupils’ attainment and progress when teaching and in

planning future learning.
Plan opportunities to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

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Teaching and classroom management

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Ensure effective teaching of the whole class, and of groups and individuals within the whole class setting,
so that learning objectives are met, and pupils’ learning time is used efficiently.
Establish and maintain a purposeful learning atmosphere.
Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviours, establishing, and maintaining a good standard of discipline
through well focused, engaging teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
Establish a safe, clean and secure learning environment which promotes pupils’ confidence.

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  Use teaching methods which capture pupils’ interest and maintain their engagement through offering rich,

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captivating learning activities, setting the highest expectations for all pupils.
Clearly establishing a purpose for learning, placing it within a context
Effective questioning that includes open and closed questions, together with the use of probing,
supplementary questions
Providing frequent opportunities for pupils to learn through talk and interaction.
Stimulating intellectual curiosity and communicating enthusiasm for learning

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  Matching the teaching approaches used to the learning and development area of the curriculum and the

age of the pupils being taught.

  Modelling good language use to children
  Modelling good social skills to children
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Clear instruction, effective modelling and accurate explanation
listening carefully to pupils, analysing their responses and responding constructively in order to take their
learning forward.
Selecting and making good use of ICT and other learning resources which enable learning objectives to be
met

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Providing opportunities to develop pupils’ wider understanding by relating their learning to ‘real life’.

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  Be familiar with the Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of special educational needs

and, as part of the responsibilities under the Code, create and review One Plans for pupils with identified
special educational needs.
Evaluate your own teaching critically and use this to improve your effectiveness.

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Management and administration

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Participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to the responsibilities described above.
Foster close relationships with parents/carers and the wider community. Assist them to support their
child’s learning at home. Present a positive image of the school to all other stakeholders. The Governing
Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all
staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Additional Responsibilities for Qualified Practitioners and Room Leaders:
  Be responsible for the line management of teaching assistants in the Nursery including their performance

management as required.
Support students on placement in Early Years Foundation Stage classes.

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Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

  GCSE qualification in English and Maths

  Qualification in Health and Social Care
  NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent in childcare
  Foundation Degree or BA in Early Years (B.Ed)
  Qualified teacher status (QTS)
  Early years teacher status (EYTS)
  Early years professional status (EYPS)

Experience

  An understanding of the EYFS curriculum

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Experience of, and commitment t...

If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join one of our nurseries in Milton Keynes, we have vacancies at a number of our Nurseries within Milton Keynes at the following sites:

• Castlethorpe
• Bletchley
• Emberton
• Kents Hill
• The Open University campus
• Wolverton Mill

Please let us know which nursery you are interetsted in. We may have a discusion with you regarding location based on your sutiability and experience. To see our locations, go to: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/Pages/Category/find-a-nursery

Ideally, the role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. Part time may be considered.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email: recruitment@acornearlyyears.org.uk

Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.

INDHP

Benefits:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• 65% childcare discount for the hours worked
• Generous family leave
• Christmas closure
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Cyclescheme
• Techscheme
• Length of Service awards
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Pay advances for when times are tough
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

Early Years Practitioner
(L3 Qualified Desirable)

Permanent

From 0.6-1 FTE

Information for prospective
members of staff

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Appointment of an Early Years
Practitioner

St Joseph’s College is seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner, who is either Level
3 qualified or willing to complete the training, for an immediate start. This is an exciting
opportunity for a skilled practitioner to join our friendly and supportive school.

The full-time working hours are 42.5 hours a week Monday to Friday and the contract is
for 50 weeks per year. The role is offered between 0.6-1 FTE and hours will be discussed
at interview.

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 22 January 2026
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

Contents
Message from the Head

About the Prep School

Duties and Responsibilities

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

Person Specification

About the College

Our Missions and Aims

Why St Joseph’s?

Non-contractual Benefits

Appointment Procedure

Interview Process

How To Find Us

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Message from the Head,
Mrs Laura Stotesbury

Thank you for your interest in St Joseph’s College.
I am delighted that you are considering our school
and I trust that this recruitment pack will provide
you with the information you require both about
the post and the College.

I believe that this is an exciting time to be joining St Joseph’s College. There
has been a significant growth in the pupil roll over the last few years and
the governors are continually looking to invest in the facilities. There is a real
appetite for what we have to offer as both an educational establishment and
an employer.

The College seeks to be a school which places an emphasis on providing
an all-round education: academic, pastoral, social and spiritual, where
pupils develop the attributes of commitment, collaboration, confidence,
communication and compassion through the various aspects of school life.
The College is a very happy place, and staff enjoy working here.

I hope that you will want to apply for this post. I recognise that much time
and thought goes into preparing an application and we, in turn, will give your
application serious consideration.

Mrs Laura Stotesbury
Head

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About the Prep School

Pupils join Pre-Reception from the age of three and, through the forward-thinking curriculum in place at the College,
pupils develop high levels of skills and expectations. The successful candidate will work with the Head of EYFS in
motivating and inspiring the pupils to enjoy and value their learning.

You will provide a safe and secure environment for them to develop their social and communication skills, while recording
observations and summarising their achievements.

You will be primarily based in the Pre-Reception class working with pupils aged 3-4 years and you will be supported by
a number of Early Years Practitioners. Specialist teachers take the Pre-Reception pupils for lessons in PE and Music and
teaching and learning in the classroom is varied and adaptive, using diverse resources and thinking skills. Each classroom is
equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard and the College uses Read Write Inc. as our phonics programme and reading
takes place daily.

Assessment is completed in line with helping the pupils work to achieve the Early Learning Goals and supporting the
successful transition to the Infant Section of the Prep School. Through the pastoral support, regular assemblies and
structure of the school day, pupils are encouraged to adopt a strong work ethic and begin to develop independent
learning skills. Pupils of all ages are expected to think for themselves and to think of other people.

The successful candidate needs to be a dedicated professional who is prepared to work collaboratively in a close-knit
team. They will need to be enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate about education and pupil progress.

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Conditions of Service

The role is offered between 0.6-1 FTE and hours will be discussed at interview.

The full-time working hours are 42.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and the contract is for 50 weeks per year.  The working
schedule will be agreed in advance between the hours of 7.30-6pm (on a rota basis) and you are entitled to 20 days paid
annual leave, plus public and bank holidays, which you will be required to take as they fall. The hourly rate will depend on
experience and qualifications of the appointed candidate and the school has a pension scheme in operation.

Training for the Level 3 Childcare qualification may be available for the right candidate.

About the Role
The post-holder will be responsible in the first instance to the Head of Early Years and, during term time, to the Early Years
Teacher. During Holiday Club that responsibility passes to the Head of Holiday Club.

Duties and Responsibilities
Our Pre-Reception delivers an early education programme which aims at sup...

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26 January 2026

Closing Date:

26 January 2026

• Annually:£34,582 - £40,821 plus inner London weighting £3366 per annum
• Region:London and South East
• Location:Camden
• Department:Local Services
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Working hours per week:35
• Closing Date:26 January 2026

Children's Services Practitioner Level 3 (Social Worker)

Location: Camden, London

Salary: £34,582 - £40,821 plus inner London weighting £3366 per annum

Department: Local ServicesPermanent, 35 hours per week

Do you believe that every childhood is worth fighting for? This what drives us, and it's the reason we push ourselves to transform the lives of children and families – in person, in Hubs nationwide, and through the knowledge we share. Join us as Children's Services Practitioner (Level 3) and make a contribution that means everything. All applicants must hold a social work qualification to be considered for this position.

• Are you seeking a role holding amanageable caseload and access to a range of training and development opportunities?
• Are you looking or a role in which you will be supervised and supported by a Team Manager with knowledge and experience of practice, anda real commitment to enabling practitioners to achieve their full potential?
• Are you interested in opportunities to grow, and negotiate challenges, making a real difference to children's lives?

Join us and you will become part of a team who cares about the work and the people they work with. The successful candidate will join the London and South East Hub based in Camden, joining a workforce of passionate and experienced practitioners and managers delivering and evaluating a range of exciting and innovative interventions to children and families.

Would you value the  opportunity to deliver services which include  child and parent/carer-facing interventions through one-to-one or groupwork delivery? The  service portfolio in the London and South East Hub includes:

• Domestic Abuse Recovering Together (DART)– a groupwork programmehelping children and their mothersstrengthen relationships following domestic abuse.
• Letting the Future In (LTFI)– a therapeutic programme designed to help children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse rebuild their lives and recover from the impact of abuse.
• Pregnancy in Mind (PiM)- this service is a preventative, evidence-based, groupwork, mental health service for parents-to-be who are at risk of or experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and / or depression during the perinatal period.
• Problematic Sexual Behaviour (PSB) -A service focused on children who are displaying PSB, delivered over the course of 12 sessions with children and young people, and up to 6 for parents or carer

This is an exciting time for the NSPCC, with staff at all levels engaging in a range of new projects and developments. There are opportunities to be involved in testing new services, evaluation and collaboration across the NSPCC to further the strategic goals.

• Are you passionate about working with, and making a difference for, children and families, open to learning, committed to working as part of a team ?
• Do you have the skills and ability to: plan and deliver appropriate programmes of work and be reflective in evaluating the effectiveness of practice?
• Can you identify risk and produce an excellent standard of written work and assessments?
• Do you bring up to date knowledge of legislation, research and best practice?

To discuss this role further or to arrange a visit to the Camden Hub, please contact Conor Chong, Team Manager by e-mail on Conor.Chong@NSPCC.org.uk

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with  children and adults.

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Assistant Waking Night Childcare Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Residential Assistant Waking Night Childcare Officer to join our committed and friendly team on a permanent basis.

Job details

Location

Meath School, Brox Road, Ottershaw, Surrey, KT16 0LF

Salary

Actual salary £12,831.50 - £13,281.50 (FTE £25,663 - £26,563)( inclusive of allowances)

Hours of work

20 hours per week, Wednesday – Thursday 9.00pm to 7.00am

Contract

Permanent

Closing date

February 9, 2026

Job Title: Waking Night Assistant Childcare Officer

Location: Meath, a Speech and Language UK school, Ottershaw, Near Woking, Surrey

Contract: Permanent, Part – Time, Term time only, all holidays paid

Working pattern: 20 hours per week, Wednesday – Thursday 9.00pm to 7.00am

Salary: Actual salary £12,831.50 – £13,281.50 (FTE £25,663 – £26,563)( inclusive of allowances)

This role if for female applicants only^*

Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Waking Night Childcare Officer to join our passionate residential team. This role is integral to ensuring the safety, development, and well-being of children during the night.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children to achieve a restful night’s sleep while maintaining safety.
• Implement and follow children’s Personal Development Plans, including overnight care targets.
• Provide toileting support and assist with specific eating and drinking programs.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other care staff to deliver multidisciplinary care.
• Complete essential tasks such as maintaining cleanliness, preparing resources, and updating night records.
• Contribute to children’s personal and social development programs.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and maintain a safe, caring environment.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Experience working with children, especially those with special educational needs.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn Signed Supported English.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and behavior management principles.

Desirable:

• Qualifications related to childcare or speech and language needs.
• First Aid or Positive Touch training.

About Us
Meath, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential non-maintained primary special school for up to 75 pupils aged 4 to 11 years with complex speech and language challenges. Our most recent Ofsted report (2023) is highly positive about the work of the school and the progress which our children make. ‘Pupils are happy and safe, and they enjoy being in school. They comment that ‘everyone can have friends here’. Visit our website.

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs. If you’re ready to make a difference in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

• Professional growth: Comprehensive induction, regular CPD opportunities, and annual salary reviews.
• Health and Well-being: wellbeing days, free flu jabs, mental health first aiders, and access to Perkbox resources.
• Financial perks: Pension schemes, life assurance cover, interest-free travel and bike loans.
• Work-life balance: Term-time work schedule with all school holidays off.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about the role or school visits please contact Debbie Hanson at 01932 872 302 or email debbie.hanson@meathschool.org.uk for more information.

To find out more about Meath School and Speech and Language UK visit www.meathschool.org.uk and www.speechandlanguage.org.uk

To apply please complete the application form (application pack attached) and send this to School Business Manager at sbm@meathschool.org.uk

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Children Young People & Family Worker (London)

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• Lewisham Young People - Winslade Way

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• Full time

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• JR010928

Children, Young People and Family Practitioner (London)

Location: Based at Winslade Way with co-location across other services in the local area as required.Working Hours: Full time (37 hours)Please note: the post holder will be required to work one evening clinic (5:00pm – 7:00pm) on a rota basis.Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £28,690 - £34,730

“When you choose to join us, you’re choosing more than just a job. You’re choosing to make a difference.”

Insight Lewisham provides free, confidential support to young people under the age of 25, offering guidance around substance use, sexual health and relationships, and support to families affected by these issues across the borough of Lewisham. 

About the Role
The Children, Young People and Family Practitioner plays a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based substance misuse support to children, young people and families across Lewisham. Working within Insight Lewisham, the post holder will use a whole-family, trauma-informed approach to address the impact of drug and alcohol use on children, young people, parents, carers and families.

The role involves working across the full treatment pathway, from engagement and assessment through to intervention, recovery planning and ongoing support. You will deliver targeted and specialist interventions designed to reduce harm, build resilience, strengthen family relationships and improve long-term outcomes for children and young people.

The post holder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and alongside education, health and community partners to support early identification of need and ensure children and families receive timely and appropriate support. Creativity, flexibility and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion are essential to successfully engage with young people and families whose needs may be complex.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted and specialist drug and alcohol interventions to children, young people and families affected by substance use, using a whole-family and trauma-informed approach.

• Provide specialist substance misuse support to young people at risk of, or currently using, drugs and/or alcohol, supporting informed decision-making and resilience building.

• Undertake assessments, engagement and collaborative recovery planning, providing effective case management across all stages of the treatment journey.

• Deliver a range of evidence-based psychosocial interventions, including 1:1 sessions, group work and structured family interventions.

• Lead and support the delivery of family-focused programmes, including parental programmes, Hidden Harm interventions and Family, Friends and Carers (FFC) support.

• Work in partnership with education, health and community services to promote early identification, coordinated support and positive outcomes for children and families.

• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality records, contribute to service development, and work collaboratively with colleagues to support continuous improvement and safeguarding best practice.

To Succeed in This Role, you will need:Essential

• Experience of working with children, young people and families affected by substance use

• Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues and their impact on families

• Experience delivering psychosocial interventions, including 1:1 and group work

• Understanding of whole-family and trauma-informed approaches

• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs

• Strong communication, engagement and relationship-building skills

Desirable

• Experience delivering family programmes, parental interventions or Hidden Harm work

• Experience of partnership working with education or community services

• Relevant qualification in health, social care, youth work or a related field

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in ...

Job description:

If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for inspirational Level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioners in our Castlethorpe Nursery. Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.

Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine!

The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. Working patterns will be discussed during the recruitment process.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email: recruitment@acornearlyyears.org.uk

Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.

Benefits:

Working at Acorn

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• 65% childcare discount
• Generous family leave
• Christmas closure
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Cyclescheme
• Techscheme
• Length of Service awards
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Pay advances for when times are tough
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

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Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (5982)

• Annual:£30,997.00
• Location:Newcastle Office, United Kingdom
• Group:
• Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Additional Resources/Project
• Closing date:29 December 2025

Fixed term contract until 30th September 2026

£30,997 per annum

Full Time 35 hours per week

Practitioners work out of identified schools but can also access The Children’s society offices in Newcastle & Gateshead.  

The Children’s Society has vacancies for Education Mental Health Practitioners within our Rise Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Newcastle & Gateshead. The Rise service offers evidence-based individual and group interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, as well as supporting settings to develop their whole school/college approach to mental health.

We are seeking a CWP (Children's Wellbeing Practitioner) with: 

• To have completed the Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) Postgraduate Diploma.
• Evidence of working in settings with people age 0-18 (predominantly 0-17) who have emotional, behavioural and/or mental health difficulties.
• Evidence of providing 1:1 session and groups.
• Evidence of working in a person-centred approach.
• Evidence of assessments and Outcome tools

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.

Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

Benefits 

Enhanced Annual leave 28 days length of service extra 2 after 2 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days plus bank holidays.

Free eye test claim back

Pension match contribution up to 8% can opt out

Life Assurance death in service 4 x salary gets paid to nominated person.

Cycle to work 39% of bike costs can be spread across the year

770 retailers' discounts offered with You Star App.

All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview.

The closing date for applications is  Midnight on 29th December 2026.

Interviews to be confirmed.

For an application pack please visit the web site http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us  

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• Annual:£30,997.00
• Location:Newcastle Office, United Kingdom
• Group:
• Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Additional Resources/Project
• Closing date:29 December 2025

St Paul's Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

| Job Purpose/Summary:

To provide 1-2-1 and group interventions for children who require extra support with: Understanding and managing strong emotions, processing traumatic events, attachment difficulties, anxiety, self-esteem, family relationships, to name just a few. Our approach is trauma informed and works with the understanding that behaviours and emotions, especially difficult ones, are often an understandable response to a challenging situation. We focus on the strengths of young people and the small things we can do every day to support our wellbeing. The project supports children and young people to not only understand their emotions but to regulate them. Through support, children can communicate their emotional needs as well as use various proven emotional regulation tools to soothe themselves in times of distress. Children then feel more confident once support has ended to take on any tough life experiences without the help of services.

| To provide a high-quality service for children and their families in the communities we serve. To this end provide: Positive connections, proven intervention, in a warm safe environment that will enhance the physical, emotional, and educational development.

Fixed term - until 31st March 2027 and subject to future funding.

Please supply a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role based on the role description

Main tasks

1. Provide targeted non-intrusive therapeutic 1-2-1 and group support for children and young people with low level mental health and emotional wellbeing concerns.

2. To deliver a trauma informed approach, recognising the signs and symptoms of trauma in children and young people and their support networks.

3. To develop positive relationships with Children and young people and where appropriate their families and support network, encouraging active engagement and participation.

4. To act as an advocate for children and young people to ensure their voice is heard.

5. To motivate, encourage and work creatively to engage children and young people and where appropriate their families/support network to improve outcomes.

6. To manage and maintain a case load.

7. To undertake initial assessments, jointly identify goals and develop personalised plans with individuals, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improving health and well-being.

8. To coordinate delivery of interventions and positive activities at times and in places that are accessible for young people and their families/support network.

9. To maintain accurate records and produce regular reports for the monitoring requirements

10. To actively promote the services of the Community Cwtch\'s and act as a link for children, parents and/or their carers.

11. To assist with the delivery of universal and targeted services for children, their parents and carers.

12. To encourage children/parents to become involved in the Cwtch activities by identifying services they might benefit from and actively promote the opportunities at the Cwtch\'s.

13. To signpost, and where appropriate refer, parents to other services delivered by other agencies.

14. To record and retain appropriately all contact and activities with service users as required for monitoring and evaluation purposes. Ensuring at all times confidentiality and professional boundaries are maintained.

15. To work in partnership and build and maintain relationships with internal colleagues and external agencies to fill the gaps in provision for children and their families who find it difficult to access services. e.g. working closely with the child and family workers, local schools, health visitors and networks.

16. To share information and concerns with their line manager and/or other appropriate staff, or with parents as appropriate to support children and their families and to adhere to safeguarding and child protection policies in all aspects of their role

17. To promote a positive image of Faith in Families, representing the organisation and the projects to increase professional and public awareness of all the organisations work and of the views and needs of service users.

18. To work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required especially in regard to our community events and holiday sessions.

19. To attend meetings that involve service users, partner agencies and our staff, ensuring appropriate preparation to represent the views and needs of service users and Faith in Families.

20. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices, including listening to seldom heard voices.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:   Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner.

(Time to Be Me)

REQUIREMENT

ESSENTIAL/
DESIRABLE

1.  Knowledge/Qualifications

•  Awareness of factors impacting on and issues facing vulnerable
children and young people and families (e.g. disadvantage,
poverty, disability).

Essential

•  Knowledge of child/young people development

Essential

•  Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Essential

•  Knowledge of legislation relevant to service aims

Essential

2.  Experience

•  Experience of direct work with children, young people and

Essential

families.

•  Experience of applying safeguarding and child protection policies

Essential

and procedures.

3.  Skills

•  Ability to listen to and communicate effectively with children and

Essential

young people

•  Ability to work as part of a team

Essential

•  Ability to accurately and clearly record case notes deploying the

Essential

necessary standard of writing and IT skills.

•  Ability to write reports and produce other management

information

•  Ability to analyse and resolve problems occurring in relation to

service users.

Essential

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•  Ability to apply safeguarding and child protection procedures

4.  Circumstances/Health

Full clean driving licence/own car or access to an operator of a car
with a full clean driving licence.

Essential

Ability  to  work  out  of  office  hours,  including  some  early  mornings
evenings and weekends.

Desirable

5.  Managing diversity

Candidates must be able to recognise the unique potential that
individuals from differing backgrounds, experiences and perspectives
bring in line with Howgill’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Essential

6.  Howgill Ethos and Values

Candidates must be able to respect Howgill’s ethos and work in
accordance with Howgill’s values

Essential

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