Nottinghamshire County Council
Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Practitioner (Part-Time) – Mansfield West Family Hub
Salary
£25,583 - £26,403 per annum (pro rata)
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Part-Time (14.5 hours per week)
Location
Mansfield West Family Hub, Mansfield (NG19 6EW) Office-based
About the Role
The Early Years Practitioner will support children aged 0-5 and their families in Mansfield, delivering tailored interventions to enhance learning readiness and overall development. Working within our Nottinghamshire County Council approach—focused on ‘Our Nottinghamshire Approach’ (a strengths-based model)—this role ensures families receive the early support they need to overcome challenges.
You will collaborate directly with children, families, and a multi-agency team to strengthen the home learning environment, reducing risks and promoting stability. This position is integral to ensuring that vulnerable children and families receive proactive, evidence-based early support.
Your impact will be tangible, helping to build a nurturing, equitable community where every child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist interventions to prepare children for school, nurturing essential skills in literacy, numeracy and social development.
- Provide early help services in the family’s home and community, fostering partnerships with parents as their child’s first educators.
- Conduct developmental assessments and monitor progress to identify and support individual needs.
- Work closely with a multi-agency team to coordinate holistic support for families, ensuring no child falls through the gaps.
- Maintain accurate, compliant records while adhering to council policies and safeguarding guidelines.
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum two years’ experience working with children aged under 5, including their families.
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent qualification) required.
- Full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle/driving arranged as transport is essential.
- DBS Check tentatively confirmed but will be processed upon recruitment.
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Strong communication and emotional intelligence to build trusting relationships with parents.
- A commitment to inclusive practice rooted in early childhood development.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to diverse cultural and social needs.
- Strong safeguarding awareness and adherence to child welfare policies.
- Professional maturity with clear personal boundaries given the sensitive nature of the role.
Person Specification
We’re seeking an empathetic, motivated team player who: ✔ Values collaborative, strengths-based working methods. ✔ Embraces continuous learning, with enthusiasm for professional development. ✔ Takes pride in nurturing young lives and empowering families. ✔ Excels under pressure, balancing practical intervention with empathetic support.
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Why Join Nottinghamshire County Council?
- A place where you belong—we celebrate diversity and actively listen.
- Career growth opportunities to advance your qualifications and experience.
- Flexible working and supported schemes like job share availability.
- Generous leave package and commitment to work–life balance.
- Real impact—contributing directly to school readiness, family stability, and community well-being.
- Certification as a Disability Confident Leader, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.
Additional Information
- Closing Date: 12 July 2026, 23:55 (strict).
- Interviews: 24 July 2026 (details confirmed only after registration).
- Application: Submit through the council’s recruitment portal linked above.
Contact for Enquiries
Lisa Wood Direct line: 0115 9773763 Email: Lisa.Wood@nottscc.gov.uk
Candidate Statement: "Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check."
Equality Promise
Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to an equality-minded recruitment process, actively encouraging applications from all backgrounds. If you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please indicate this in your application.
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