At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and guide childcare providers to enhance quality across Barnsley.
- Company: Join Barnsley Council, an award-winning employer making a real difference.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, excellent pension, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diversity and second chances.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in early years and knowledge of child development.
The predicted salary is between 28598 - 38220 £ per year.
Position reference: 50032034
Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Early Start, Prevention & Sufficiency
Salary: £28,598 - £38,220 (Career Graded)
Working Arrangements: Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard. This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years, please be aware that if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in.
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking.
At Barnsley Council, you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people.
As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About The Post:
We are looking for a highly motivated and committed person to join our Quality Improvement Team. The role provides support, advice and guidance to the childcare sector across the borough including Family Centres, Childminders, Nurseries, Preschools and Out of School Clubs. This is a career graded post; the suitable applicant will have a minimum of a relevant level 3 qualification in early years (the salary scale dependent on qualification).
The role requires someone with extensive up-to-date knowledge of child development, early years initiatives, guidance and issues, and the ability to work creatively to inspire settings across the borough to provide high-quality childcare.
The role includes the delivery of training, workshops and conferences which does mean that evening and weekend work is required. It also requires travel around the borough.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CVs are not accepted for this role. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Childcare Quality Improvement Officer in Barnsley employer: Barnsley Council
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