Listed 2 weeks ago
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 Essential Essential 2020 • 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 2020
HOWGILL FAMILY CENTRE
Howgill Family Centre, Cleator Moor and various settings
Full-time
Listed 2 weeks ago
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. Job Description E/Years Practitioner 1 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 Generic 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. Job Description E/Years Practitioner 2 Job Description E/Years Practitioner 3
Listed 2 weeks ago
PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER REQUIREMENT ESSENTIAL/ DESIRABLE 1. Knowledge/Qualifications Knowledge and understanding of the development and learning needs of all young children The current government guidance for early years An NVQ III in Child Care or Equivalent IT skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 2. Experience Essential Essential Essential Desirable Essential Essential Experience of working in an Early Years setting Desirable Positive experience of team work in an early year’s organisation. Desirable Self-motivated and confident Essential 3. Skills Ability to listen to and communicate effectively with children, young people and adults. Essential Ability to communicate effectively with service users and other stakeholders. Essential Ability to work as part of a team in a demanding environment Essential Committed to child centred practice and working with parents Essential 4. Circumstances/Health Staff will have to abide by Howgill’s Smoking Policy which does not permit smoking at work. Essential Full clean driving licence/own car or access to an operator of a car with a full clean driving licence. Desirable Flexible working pattern 5. Managing diversity Essential 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
Listed 4 days ago
TITLE OF POST: Nursery Cleaner LOCATION: Howgill Family Centre, Kells 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 perform thorough cleaning duties to ensure a clean and hygienic nursery environment. RESPONSIBLE TO: The Board of Trustees is the legal employer for this post and exercises all the usual responsibilities attendant on this. The Nursery Assistant reports to the CEO. MAIN DUTIES: To sweep, mop and hoover floors to maintain cleanliness standards. Wipe down tables and surfaces in various areas to create a pristine and inviting space. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in toilets, ensuring a safe and comfortable space for children and staff. Ensure the setting is safe for children and the team by promptly addressing any potential hazards and unsafe conditions. Notify management of any maintenance issues or concerns related to cleanliness and safety. Store all cleaning materials away after use to maintain a tidy and clutter-free environment. Notify management of restocking cleaning materials. Set alarms at end of shift. Explore the possibility of working at multiple nursery settings SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: A dedication to creating a spotless and welcoming environment for children. Be punctual and reliable, adhering to shift schedules. Job Description Settings Nursery Assistant 1 Work with the team to maintain a cohesive and supportive work environment. Previous experience in a similar cleaning role is advantageous. Understanding health and safety regulations and basic hygiene practices. Job Description Settings Nursery Assistant 2
Listed 4 days ago
PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner (Time to Be Me) REQUIREMENT ESSENTIAL/ DESIRABLE 1. Knowledge/Qualifications • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths. Essential • 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’s development. • Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. • Knowledge of legislation relevant to service aims. • Qualification or experience with Play, Art or Drama Therapy or counselling. 2. Experience Essential Essential Essential Desirable • Experience of direct work with children, young people and families. Essential • Experience of applying safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. • Experience of project planning, monitoring and evaluation in job role 3. Skills Essential Desirable • 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 Essential • Ability to analyse and resolve problems occurring in relation to service users. • Ability to apply safeguarding and child protection procedures Essential Essential 4. Circumstances/Health Full clean driving licence/own car or access to an operator of a car with a full clean driving licence. Essential 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
HOWGILL FAMILY CENTRE
13.43 per hour
Birks Road, Cleator Moor, CA25 5HR
Part-time
Listed 4 days ago
Job Title: Location: Responsible to: Salary: Hours: Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner Birks Road, Cleator Moor, CA25 5HR Chief Executive Officer £13.43 PH 25 hours per week (Term Time Only) HOWGILL MISSION STATEMENT: Howgill Family Centre supports children and families, with particular emphasis on the vulnerable and disadvantaged. Howgill aims to intervene early, helping to prevent families getting into crisis. RESPONSIBLE TO: The Howgill Board of Trustees is the legal employer for this post and exercises the usual responsibilities attendant to this. The Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner reports to the Howgill Manager. JOB SUMMARY: To provide emotional and practical support to children and their families who have been identified as requiring additional emotional support. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Accept children through self-referral and referrals from other support professionals in organisations such as schools, hospitals, clinics and children’s social care • Assess each child and their individual needs. • To be responsible for the planning and delivery of emotional wellbeing services in the locality. • Provide consistent play activities in individual and group sessions in a safe and stable environment. • Build up a relationship of trust with children and their parents/carers. • Review therapeutic interventions on a regular basis. • Liaise and develop partnerships with other professionals, such as social workers, teachers and medical practitioners. • Attend meetings, maintain client records and produce reports on activities and progress. GENERIC DUTIES: • To develop best practice and identify own development and training opportunities. • To contribute to the development of quality systems within Howgill Family Centre • To comply with all policies and procedures of Howgill Family Centre. The job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holders and identifies a level of responsibility at which the post holders will be required to work. In the interest of effective working, major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and other consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holders. The post holders 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.