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SalaryChildren and Families Officer
Salary: c£23,000.00 per annum pro rata (more for exceptional candidate)
Hours: 30 per week (permanent), 2pm finish on a Friday
- Tues- Wed: 8.30am-5.00pm
- Thurs: 8.30am-5.30pm
- Friday:8.30-2.00pm
Location: North Leeds Office
About us
For over 145 years, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board has provided support the Jewish community and North Leeds community. Our vision is to positively change lives and we do this by delivering an extensive range of community support and registered care services to over 1,000 people every month.
Role Summary
We are looking for a Children and Families Officer to offer person-cantered approach to working with families and children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, and those requiring Early Help.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing, coordinating and leading on the delivery of an exciting range of provision to support the learning and development of children, activity groups, daily play sessions, community events and celebrations.
Key Responsibilities:
- To build a trusting relationship with Children and Families to help alleviate social isolation and build confidence in parents and carers in supporting their child’s learning, development and social interaction.
- To offer practical and emotional support to parents and carers promoting resilience, and achievement of positive outcomes.
- To build knowledge and understanding of local resources, community and statutory services including health, education and social care. To identify any barriers to accessing services and work with individuals to overcome these.
- To support Children and Families to access to other LJWB services and activities,
Qualifications:
- Level 3 Childcare qualification or relevant equivalent
- Sound knowledge and understanding of EYFS and early childhood development
- Proven experience of working within an early years or childcare setting
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively in an environment that can sometimes be pressurised
- Ability to manage multiple tasks whilst ensuring children, colleagues, parents and carers are respected and listened to
- Enthusiasm for working with very young children
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
How To Apply
CV’s are accepted however you also must complete an application form and request a job specification so you can evidence the essential criteria for the role.
For further information and an application pack please call 07812 753195 or email recruitment@ljwb.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 27th February 2024 at 9am.
The vacancy may close earlier once a suitable applicant is found.
If you are shortlisted you will be contacted directly, if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, it can be assumed that unfortunately, your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please note we will only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and all appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory references & DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
Agencies – please note that this role is not open to agencies and any speculative CV’s that are sent to the any LJWB employees will be treated as a gift.
www.ljwb.co.uk
Our Values
Open : Transformative: Needs-Led : Caring
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
