Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional childcare knowledge acquired through BTEC/NNEB or equivalent qualification
• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education
• Evidence of continued professional development documented through a personal portfolio
• Diploma in Childcare & Education (NNEB)
• Diploma in Childcare Studies (BTEC)

Desirable

• Video Interactive Guidance
• Baby Massage
• Baby Yoga
• GroBrain
• NBO

Knowledge

Essential

• A good understanding of a range of child development issues
• Standard IT skills, e.g.. be able to use Word, Outlook email, and Internet search facilities

Desirable

• A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers, and their application to child development
• Knowledge of Trust IT systems, e.g., SystmOne

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in child care within a range of settings Experience of working with infants and parents
• Experience of supporting parents with children with complex needs or in difficult circumstances, e.g., Domestic Abuse

Desirable

• Working within a range of agencies to support families
• Safeguarding children procedures
• Community development work

Skills And Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of effective interpersonal communication skills
• Enthusiastic and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Planning and organising skills for caseload management
• Competent teaching skills
• Skills in group work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 24 November 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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