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Early Years & Family Support Practitioner - Children's Centre
Location: Startford, East London
Hours: Full-Time
Start: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term / Ongoing
Pay: Competitive, depending on experience
We are currently recruiting for an experienced BSiL Early Years Practitioner to work within a busy and supportive Children's Centre in Stratford, East London.
This is a varied Early Years position combining work with young children and their families. The successful practitioner will work closely with parents, carers, Children's Centre staff, and other professionals, providing practical Early Years support both within the centre and out in the community.
This role would particularly suit someone who has previously worked within a Children's Centre, Family Hub, Early Help service, nursery outreach team, or family support environment.
The Role
You Will Be Responsible For
- Supporting children and families within the Children's Centre.
- Working directly with parents and carers to improve children's development, learning, and wellbeing.
- Carrying out home visits and outreach work with families where required.
- Building positive and professional relationships with parents, including families who may be harder to engage.
- Supporting families with their understanding of child development, routines, play, and early learning.
- Delivering or supporting Early Years activities, groups, and interventions.
- Identifying children or families who may require additional support.
- Supporting Early Help referrals, assessments, and recording where appropriate.
- Working closely with nurseries, schools, Children's Centres, and other local services.
- Liaising with professionals through multi-agency working.
- Supporting children with additional needs and helping families access appropriate services.
- Maintaining accurate records of visits, interventions, progress, and family engagement.
- Following safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
- Promoting the EYFS and high-quality early learning within both the centre and home environment.
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Requirements
The successful candidate should have:
- A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent.
- Strong experience working with children within the Early Years age range.
- Experience working directly with parents and families.
- Previous Children's Centre, Family Hub, Early Help, outreach, or family support experience is highly desirable.
- Confidence carrying out home visits and working independently within the community.
- Good knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with families from a range of backgrounds.
- Confidence working alongside schools, Early Years settings, and external professionals.
- Good written skills for completing records, referrals, and family support documentation.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete one.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years professional who enjoys working beyond the traditional nursery environment and wants to make a wider impact by supporting both children and their families.
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