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An exciting opportunity has become available to join Cheshire East Council as a Best Start for Life Assistant and help give children the best start in life. This rewarding role supports babies, young children, and their families through high-quality play, learning, and early intervention across Family Hubs and community settings. We have 4 full time (37 hours per week) positions working Monday to Friday and the occasional weekend.

About the role

As part of the Early Years, Strong Start & Family service, you will deliver inclusive, engaging sessions that promote children’s development and wellbeing. You will work in partnership with families and professionals to support early childhood development and contribute to the delivery of the Best Start for Life strategy.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Plan and deliver universal and targeted early years sessions in Family Hubs and outreach settings
• Support crèche provision, ensuring children are safe and engaged
• Assist in delivering evidence-based programmes and intervention
• Observe children’s development and support parents and carers
• Support Portage Practitioners with home visiting programmes
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times

The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document. 

About you

You will need to have:

- NVQ Level 2 in Childcare (or equivalent)
- Experience working with young children and families and delivering groups
- Knowledge of EYFS and child development
- Strong communication skills
- Inclusive and non-judgemental approach
- Understanding of safeguarding

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

Company: Cheshire East Council

Salary: £25,583 - £25,989

Location: Cheshire, Cheshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Health

Sector: Family Services

Job Role: Support Worker