100 Family community development worker jobs

Would you like to spend your day supporting children aged 0-5 and their families, helping them access opportunities, services and activities that make a positive difference to their lives?

How would you like to be part of a friendly team delivering high-quality early years and family support in an organisation that puts people before profit?

If the answer is YES, then we would like to hear from you.

Coin Street Community Builders have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, energetic and enthusiastic Family and Early Years Coordinator to join our Community Hub team.

The purpose of the role is to deliver engaging activities and support services for children and families, including stay-and-play sessions, crèche provision and one-to-one family support. You will build positive relationships with families, monitor children's progress, undertake outreach within the local community, and work closely with partner organisations to help families access the support and opportunities they need. The role also includes maintaining accurate records, updating database systems and completing digital documentation.

We are looking for people who have: 

• A full and relevant Level 3 childcare or early years qualification (or above)
• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 and their families
• Experience of planning and delivering family support, outreach or early years activities
• An understanding of child development and the importance of parent partnership
• Experience of working with a range of professionals and community organisations
• A positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience of leading, supervising or supporting staff, volunteers or students would be desirable
• Experience using IT, database and other computer based applications
   

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary (based on your qualification and experience)
• Access to high quality training
• Coaching and mentoring support
• Generous pension at 8% - 5% from the employer if you contribute 3%
• 20% discount of childcare fees
• 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year (additional days awarded for long service)

There's more… 

• Six inset days per year (three for nursery staff only and three with the wider Coin Street team)
• Refer a friend bonus of £500 for existing employees
• Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions plus free gym and daily fresh fruit
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (on completion of probation)
• Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party)
• Opportunities to join Coin Street committees (for example the Black lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, Inset planning, staff social committee)
• Local retail (star card) and online discounts

Contract
Permanent, Part-Time, 28 hours per week (Monday to Thursday)

Salary
£26,478 per annum (£33,097 FTE)