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Welsh Language Development Manager
Join the organisation in shaping the future of early learning and childcare in Wales!
We have an exciting opportunity, funded by the Welsh Government, for a dynamic individual to join the organisation as maternity leave cover in the pivotal role of Welsh Language Development Manager. This position is integral to the Cymru’s Cwlwm initiative, where you will lead efforts focused on the Welsh Language, contributing significantly to the organisations goal of integrating the Welsh language into member settings across Wales.
Position: Welsh Language Development Manager (Maternity Cover)
Location: Home based
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £29,000 depending on experience
Duration: Maternity cover until March 2025
Benefits: Include 25 days’ holiday, rising to 29 after service increments plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, flexible working patterns
Please note: To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter (in Welsh) detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
The Role
As the Welsh Language Development Manager, you will collaborate closely with Regional Development Managers and the Welsh Language Project Co-ordinator to identify and support Welsh language needs within member settings.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining effective partnerships and relationships with local authorities and partners on a local and national level in relation to the Welsh language
- Working with the Cymru team to identify early years sector workforce needs and develop resources
- Establishing and managing robust procedures and systems to support the planning, coordination, delivery, and monitoring of Cymru’s Welsh language work
- Providing regular written reports identifying progress against targets for Senior Managers and funding bodies
- Collaborating with the Welsh Language Project Co-ordinator to promote the use of Welsh within member settings
- Systematically gathering and recording sector intelligence and research from early years, childcare, and play work providers and partners.
About You
As Welsh Language Development Manager, you will have:
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 Nursery/Infant Teaching Certificate) or equivalent.
- A good standard of education in Welsh and English.
- Good communication skills both written and oral - fluent in both English and Welsh
- Knowledge of the benefits and value of the Welsh language in the early years sector
- Enthusiasm for quality Early years, childcare and play work opportunities.
- Experience of working within a related field. e.g. education, Early Years or childcare
- Experience of supervision / line management duties.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.
The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and actively opposes discrimination in society.
You may also have experience as a Welsh Language Development Manager, Welsh Language, Development Manager, Project Development Manager, Project Development, Development, Manager, Project Coordination Manager, Project Development Coordinator, Development Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Head of Service
We are looking for a Head of Service to join the team in this home working role.
If you want to play a pivotal part in shaping the lives of children, young people, and families within Birmingham, then we would love to hear from you.
Position: 2394 Head of Service
Location: Homebased
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 24th December 2023
Shortlisting Date: 27th December 2023
Stage One Interview Date: 3rd January 2024
Final stage interview Date: 17th January 2024
You will be working for one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support disadvantaged children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.
The Role
The organisation provides support to families in Birmingham with children aged 0 – 5 as part of the Birmingham Forward Steps partnership.
You will be responsible for leading a team of passionate professionals, ensuring the provision of high-quality services and programmes that meet the diverse needs of children and families. You will work closely with multiple partners and the communities of Birmingham to ensure that Birmingham Forward Steps deliver effectively throughout the Children’s Centres and Family Hubs.
About You
As the Head of Service, you will be a principled and visionary leader with a track record of expecting and eliciting high standards and driving strategic direction in a complex and dynamic environment.
You are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families. You will have knowledge and experience of developing and implementing appropriate services that support children and families holistic development, resulting in successful, quality outcomes, with a focus on continuous improvement and learning.
Your effective communication skills will see you work successfully in collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners and you approach change with adaptability, resilience and kindness.
If you are ready to make your mark in the largest service and develop it for the future, we look forward to meeting you.
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About the Organisation
An innovative leading children's charity delivering projects to support disadvantaged children, young people, their families and communities, working with a range of partners to provide creative solutions including children and family centres, school counselling, pre-school nurseries, family support and children affected by imprisonment and offending.
Benefits include:
- Continuous professional development
- Regular support through supervision, appraisal & wellbeing initiatives
- In house learning platform
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Charity discount scheme
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
The organisation is a Living Wage Employer.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Service, Service Manager, Director of Service, Head of Service, Children’s Service, Family Service, Children and Family Service, Head of Childrens Service, Service Manager Children and Young People, Children’s Registered Manager, Social Work Manager, Director Childrens Services, Social Worker, Family Support Service Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.