At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children’s learning and development while enhancing your leadership skills.
- Company: Join YMCA Dulverton Group, a vibrant community-focused charity.
- Benefits: 28 days leave, health cash plan, training opportunities, and discounted gym membership.
- Other info: Flexible working options and clear career progression within a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Early Years and a passion for child development.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
What we are looking for in you
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you aspire to strengthen your leadership skills in a warm, supportive environment where children are at the heart of everything we do? We are delighted to be expanding our leadership team and are introducing Deputy Room Lead positions within our beautiful rural setting at BarleyWood. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership abilities while working alongside — and being supported by — an experienced Room Leader. If you are an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner looking to progress along your career pathway, we would love to hear from you.
As a Deputy Room Lead, you will enjoy:
- Ongoing professional development, including leadership training and mentoring
- Support from an experienced Room Leader to help you succeed in your new role
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing and supportive team
- A beautiful rural working environment with access to expansive outdoor spaces
- A warm, collaborative team culture that values your ideas and contributions
- Enhanced responsibilities that help you build confidence and leadership experience
- Opportunities to shape the learning environment and influence practice within your room
- A child‑centred ethos, ensuring your work is meaningful, rewarding, and impactful
Various contracts available and flexible working considered. This post is for a Level 3 qualified Deputy Room Lead based at our Early Years Nursery in Wrington. If you believe in the power of play, the magic of curiosity and the importance of every child’s story. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.
What you might want to know about us
We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive. We deliver life changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on 6 key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels. We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high-quality housing and effective support. Our employees are on board with our constantly evolving organisation, and are dedicated to changing the lives of those who utilise our services.
If the prospect of contributing to youth development, fostering positive community impact, and making a meaningful difference resonates with you, we would like to learn more about how your skills and passion align with our mission, aim and values.
At YMCA Dulverton Group, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance, including:
- Westfield Health Cash Plan to help with everyday health costs
- 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
- A wide range of training and development opportunities to help you grow
- Monthly employee raffle
- Discounted gym membership to support your health and wellbeing
- A complimentary one-night hotel stay at one of our locations
- Savings on childcare in our Early Years Settings and Children’s Holiday Club
- Discounted hire of our wedding and events venue
- Access to confidential counselling services
- Employer contributions to your pension scheme
- Exclusive charity worker discounts
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.
Early Years Deputy Room Lead employer: YMCA-DG
YMCA Dulverton Group is an exceptional employer located in Minehead, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive training opportunities, generous annual leave, and unique benefits such as health cash plans and discounted gym memberships. Join our passionate team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
