Crèche Practitioner

Job Title: Creche Practitioner

Location: Central Northampton (Two Sites)

Reporting To: Operations Manager

**Salary**: £23,720 pro rata

**Responsibilities**:
Assist in assessing the needs of children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

Manage day-to-day operations of creche services and programs.

Collaborate with the Children and Young People’s Team Co-ordinator to deliver support sessions.

**Working Hours**:
27.5 hours per week (9:30 am - 3 pm), 5 days a week.

Occasional out-of-hours, evening, early morning, or weekend work may be required.

**Main Purpose**:
Provide creche and 1:1 childcare sessions for victims of domestic abuse.

Deliver activities supporting key program outcomes.

**Qualifications**:
Essential: Child/youth related qualification (e.g., NNEB, NVQ Early Years Child Care Level 3, Teaching qualification, Childhood and Youth degree).

**Experience**:
Essential: Working with children and young people.

Desirable: Experience working with victims of domestic abuse.

**Skills**:
Ability to make client-centered decisions.

Clear communication skills.

Proficiency in relationship/domestic abuse group work.

Strong crisis management skills.

**Personal Qualities**:
Compassion and empathy.

Integrity and respect.

Flexibility and adaptability.

Enthusiastic and positive attitude.

**Main Duties**:
Act as Child Protection lead when required.

Assess risks and needs of victims and children.

Establish and prioritize play sessions.

Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements.

Support delivery of person-centered support plans.

Assist with meal preparation and planning.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings as necessary.

**Additional Requirements**:
Valid driving license and access to a car during working hours (desirable).

Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable).

Food Hygiene certificate (desirable).

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £23,780.00 per year

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person