ACL Termly Hours Creche Staff

Job description

Salary: 17.69 per hour
Location: Community Centres, Children’s Centres and Family Hubs across Camden
Hours per week: 5 – 15 hours per week, agreed termly
Contract type: x 2 Fixed Term/Secondment - Termly - 1 year renewable - Part time
Closing date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 23:59
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 20th May 2024

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Camden ACL mission is to: Encourage and support adults to make their first steps back into learning and so become more active economically, in their families and communities, and maintain better health.

What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved

We are looking for Early Years Crèche staff to join our ACL team. The main objective for this post is to deliver high quality crèche provision that supports children’s early learning and development, using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, contributing to improved outcomes for children and their families in the London Borough of Camden.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you would like to work part time/ flexible hours. If you are experienced working with children or families or looking to gain experience and develop your skills. We would like to meet you and support your development. We work mainly term time and Monday to Friday, with the occasional weekend or school holiday work. We are looking for workers who would like to work minimum 5 hours a week and up to 18 hours depending on service needs. Hours are agreed termly. 

The post holder will hold a level 3 NVQ childcare or equivalent.  We will consider people that are currently training to do their level 3.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10494065/file/document?inline

All About You 

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

To be considered for this post, we are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic childcare professional. You must possess a Level 3 or above NVQ in Childcare and Education or an equivalent qualification and have gained experience working in group childcare and/or delivering crèche services. 

It is essential the successful candidate has experience of working with parents and children in community settings.  The ideal candidate may be beginning their work with families or have a wealth of experience working with families from diverse backgrounds reflecting the population of Camden, coupled with the ability to promote equality and celebrate diversity. You will have experience of working with vulnerable adults such as people with physical or mental health issues or learning disabilities. You will have experience of planning and delivering 2 hour sessions within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework to meet the needs of children’s learning and development needs.

Additionally will be an excellent communicator (both written and verbal) with knowledge of using databases, Microsoft Office packages and possess effective personal organisation skills. You will be used to ‘thinking on your feet’ and have excellent problem-solving and team-working skills. You will be supported by the Crèche Coordinator and will be offered service training opportunities. 

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Diversity 

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity 

Asking for Adjustments 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [email protected] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.