Job Introduction
Lincolnshire County Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our Early Years Locality Team in Boston and South Holland.
- 1 full time permanent Early Years Practitioner (37 hours per week)
You will be part of our Early Years locality team in Boston and South Holland and will work closely with other Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Specialist Teachers, the Central Early Years and Childcare Team, Health Visitors, Business Support and our commissioned partners to ensure that families are supported to access services within our Children's Centre offer.
You will be experienced in Early Years inclusive practice and be able to use these skills to deliver targeted evidence-based programmes to children aged 0-2 and their families; engage families into early years services; and shape the delivery of our Early Years' service to best meet the needs of families. You will be supporting the delivery of quality services within a group of children’s centres and family hubs to ensure that these meet the needs of the surrounding community. You will be able to manage competing priorities and work creatively within budget restraints to ensure that we can provide high quality services directed to where they are needed most.
You will need to be:
- Experienced in line with the requirements of the Job Description.
- Up to date with legislative framework, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, Start for Life, Family Hub and the Children’s Centre agenda.
- Engaging, creative, knowledgeable and quality orientated.
- Approachable with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Able to work independently and with confidence.
- Analytical to identify priorities for improvement and track our progress against key performance indicators.
- Excellent IT skills
The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, and It's important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting.
We are offering a competitive salary of £34,314-£37,938 along with a pension, a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes; cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click the following link: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk .
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please give Lauraine Leroy (Early Years Locality Lead) a call on 07920027407
Applications Close on 21/3/2025 and interviews will be held on the 1/4/25
Best of luck with your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council 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.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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