Early Years Team Leader

2 weeks ago


Dundonald, United Kingdom Ballybeen Women's Centre Full time
Ballybeen Women's Centre is seeking to recruit 2 Early Years Team Leaders.

They will lead a team responsible for the care and supervision of children under 5 years in the early years facilities (both morning and afternoon sessions).


Responsibilities:

  • As the designated contact person within the facility for
  • Social Services, Health Visitors, Parents assume responsibility for liaising and maintaining contact with all of the above.
  • Lead a team to develop and maintain a suitable programme of activities, which meet the needs of the children in the early year's facilities.
  • Have the ability to work on one's own initiative to ensure that the programmes are properly implemented.
  • Encourage and support children to become involved in the programme of activities through one's own active participation.
  • Be aware of the individual child's needs and level of development to ensure that each child gets the most out of the programme.
  • Communicate regularly with parents regarding the needs and progress of their children and liaise with relevant Health Visitors as and when appropriate.
  • Ensure that there is sufficient stock of equipment and resources and that the stock is well maintained. Maintain and update inventory list and where necessary order equipment.
  • Ensure that all work rotas are adhered to.
  • Hold weekly team meetings and record minutes of all meetings.
  • Assist with the organisation and implementation of fundraising activities.
  • Take responsibility for ensuring that all records required by Social Services, DHSS, Fire Authority and Early Years Advisor are maintained and kept up to date within the facility.
  • Promote the work of the childcare facilities and the education and health programmes of the Ballybeen Women's Centre within the community, particularly targeting young and single mothers.
  • Respond to requests from other childcare providers for contact visits to the Ballybeen Women's Centre and provide information and advice on all aspects relating to the provision of childcare.
  • Deal with any complaints/concerns from parents in the first instance and where necessary refer to the Early Years Manager.
  • Represent the organisation in a professional manner at all times.
  • Participate in staff training where appropriate.
  • Carry out any other duties as the Early Years Manager sees fit.

Essential criteria

  • Currently undertaking or qualified in Level 5 QCF or equivalent in Children's Care
  • Undergone training in legislation & requirements relevant to children & social care.
  • Undergone training in risk assessment (Health & Safety).
  • Undergone training in first aid.
  • 2 years direct work with children under 5 years old.
  • Experience of supervising staff and facilities.
  • Experience of developing and implementing programmes for children under 5 years old.
  • Experience of supporting parents.
  • Able to communicate effectively with professionals, parents and colleagues.
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate a team.
  • Able to record child development and write reports.
  • Able to plan, prioritise and time manage.
  • Able to demonstrate experience and knowledge in the assessment of children's needs.
  • Knowledge of child development, behaviour management and the networks and resources available to children and their families.
  • Knowledge of the principles of effective assessment and care planning.
  • Knowledge of the promotion of equal opportunity and antidiscriminatory practice.
  • Knowledge of child protection and procedures.
  • Knowledge of human growth and development.
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of effective leadership and the ability to create efficient management systems.

Desirable criteria
Have had training in special needs, anti-discriminatory practice and ICT. Experience in use of ICT.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£23,063.88 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

School type:

  • Crèche
  • Day nursery

Application question(s):

  • How many years experience of direct work with children do you have?

Education:

  • Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 08/12/2023

Reference ID:
EYTL12
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