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SalaryWe are looking for a candidate to join us in the Early Years Team to ensure the planning, management, monitoring and delivery of activity to enable Westmorland and Furness Council to meet its duties under the Childcare Act 2006 including achieving relevant targets and deadlines.
To take responsibility for identified areas of service development within the Early Years strategic plan to improve specific outcomes for children and young people, including the creation and sustainability of high-quality Early Years provision. This role also includes project management of the extension of free entitlements and school wraparound childcare from April 2024 till September 2025.
Start date: 1st March or as soon as possible
Who we are looking for
The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive and experienced team, and will need to be a strong communicator, who can adapt to the appropriate audience and build strong relationships for successful collaboration. You will assist childcare providers, through provision of practical guidance, training, access to information, key contacts, and other appropriate techniques, to develop and sustain childcare provision where the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment highlights that this is necessary, or in response to new national and local initiatives. We are also looking for someone who has successful experience of coordination, planning and management of complex projects.
Westmorland and Furness Council is a modern and flexible employer, with tools and support in place to ensure our employees thrive. We have the technology to allow our teams to work in innovative ways and we strive to ensure healthy and encouraging environments. If you feel you can bring passion and expertise to this role, then please apply today.
What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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