Early Years Educator

Early Years Leader First Step London, Greater London, Hornchurch (On-Site) from £38,364 Pro Rata £34,645 (to £42,840 Pro Rata £38,688) Term time + 2 weeks Permanent Contract Full time hours a possibility Job Description Are you an Early Years Educator passionate about transforming the lives of families of babies and young children with special needs and/or disabilities? First Step is a Charity based in the London Borough of Havering, that for over 36 years has supported more than 1,700 families and their children. Families are referred or self-refer to us at a moment of crisis or uncertainty, fearing all is not well with their child. We provide an array of family-centred services tailored to each family and their child’s needs. We are looking for an appropriately qualified Early Years Educator to take over from our current postholder who has been with the charity for over 16 years. The person we are looking for will be experienced in working with children with special needs and disability, particularly those with social communication difficulties. They will be able to work with families and children on a one-to-one basis or in groups, as well as having the presence and experience to model outstanding skills and techniques in a way that empowers others. They will be committed to ensure that every family and child that is supported by First Step feels welcomed and cared for and they are at all times treated with dignity and respect. They will train motivate and lead from the front, a team of Early Years Workers, both staff and volunteers, so that the First Step values are in evidence. You will be a friendly, capable and a professional leader who is able to co-ordinate a small team of staff and volunteers. You will be enthusiastic about working with the children and their families in sometimes challenging situations. You will have a good understanding and experience of safeguarding and child protection procedures and be able to manage a demanding workload. It will be a hands-on role, ensuring there are robust systems in place and that the best outcomes possible are achieved for the children and families we support. The postholder is responsible for overseeing the day to day operational and administrative functions of the services we deliver. Key Information Location: Hornchurch London Borough of Havering Contract: Term Time + 2 weeks Permanent Contract Full time hours a possibility Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00 Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Closing Date: midday 15th November although early application is advised as it could close earlier if we receive a high level of interest. Application: Please submit a CV and covering letter of no more than 3 sides of A4, explaining your motivation for applying and your relevant skills and experience and how you meet the requirements of the role. A detailed Job Description and Person Specification is available. Annual Leave: Pro-Rata 6.6 weeks holiday per annum including bank holidays Pension: Employer pension contributions after 3 months First Step is committed to working with children, parents, staff, volunteers and the community to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We have a duty to carry out the appropriate procedures if we believe that a child or vulnerable adult may be subject to any form of abuse. First Step is committed to making sure it provides equality of opportunity through employment and service delivery. First Step’s approach to Equality and Diversity is based on the principle of inclusion (increasing the diversity of people actively involved in and contributing to the development of sustainable communities). At its heart is a commitment to the value that all staff bring to the organisation because of their diverse characteristics. These cover race, gender, disability, age, marital status, sexuality, religion, background, personality and work style. Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974