Permanent Jobs in Crossness, greater london, united kingdom

Better Children’s Centres are looking to recruit enthusiastic Child & Family Practitioners to work within the Thamesmead & Abbey Wood areas on a flexible (bank) basis. This role will involve working across our two children’s centres and some outreach for example : covering ratio within our nursery settings, supporting the delivery of children centre activities which include stay and play sessions, and training crÿches.

High quality early learning and care which is in line with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements will be essential to your role. You will have good written and verbal communication skills as you will work with colleagues and partners to integrate this role with the wider children’s centre services to help identify and support the needs of local families with young children. A warm, caring nature and good interpersonal skills are a must.

You will have experience of working with children under five years of age and their families and be able to respond to both group and individual needs. An NVQ Level 2 in Childcare (or equivalent) would be desirable. It goes without saying you will be a confident team member with a positive driven approach and flexible attitude. You will be required to work flexibly within the range of hours of 08.30 to 17.00

High-quality care, education and a safe, yet enjoyable environment is of the utmost importance in our Children’s Centres, so your commitment to deliver these will be key to your role. You’ll be a creative thinker, able to lead and devise fun sessions for children and babies up to 5 years old in everything from song and story times to arts and crafts.

What you’ll do :

• Cover nursery ratio
• Deliver Stay & Play sessions
• Provide creche cover
• Create lasting happy memories for young children and help shape their future in the world
• Feel fulfilled in an emotionally rewarding role

As a leader within the leisure and childcare industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.

What you need :

As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with!

The basics :

Additionally, GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits :

Access to a pension scheme.

Health Assurance and access to Counselling services

Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme.

Free annual eye tests

Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras!

GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include :

The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you

Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc

Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet