AddressWraparound Childcare Programme Co-ordinator
PO3: £44,862 per annum, incl LW, rising in annual increments to £48,063 per annum incl LW
Hybrid Working / Full Time
Secondment Opportunity or a Fixed Term contract until July 2026
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen in Lambeth, due to the government’s ambition that by 2026, all parents and Carers' of primary school-aged children who need it will be able to access term time childcare in their local area from 8am-6pm, so that parents can access employment and improve labour market participation.
This new role will involve working in a collaborative manner with teams across the local authority, schools, families, childcare providers (including private providers, childminders, community and voluntary organisations and early years settings) to assess supply and demand and expand Wraparound Childcare provision that is accessible to children and families, including those with SEND. The role is for a fixed term until July 2026.
Please contact Kathryn Shaw, Early Years Quality Improvement Lead, email: kshaw2@lambeth.gov. uk should you have any queries or questions.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
You will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number.
Interested , click on the apply button and complete an on-line application, explicitly evidencing in the supporting statement field how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an ‘A’.
Job Description and Specification
Recruitment Time Line:
Advert Closing Date: 11:59 pm on Sunday 25 February 2024
Interviews: Friday 8 March 20024
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.
In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .
