Relief Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (Creche Worker)

Community Learning Milton Keynes (CLMK) run classes in various Family and Children Centres across Milton Keynes. A creche is sometimes provided on site so that children are cared for whilst their parent/carer is attending class.

We're seeking Relief Early Years Practitioners to work in our creches. Sessions are usually 2 - 2.5 hours and are generally during school hours and term-time. The working hours are varied and it's possible for you to choose your own.

As classes happen in different centres across the city, you'll need to be flexible about location. You'll also have a Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years and Childcare or equivalent.

Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on the DBS Update Service).

Main Responsibility

• Support the delivery of crèches within Children and Family Centres.


• Provide high quality care for children aged 0-5 years.


• Support children in leaving their parent/carer often for the first time.


• Work with Early Years Practitioners to provide a welcoming and stimulating learning environment to enable children to learn through play and grow in confidence.


• Support the delivery of a range of activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing positive child-centred learning opportunities.


• Have an awareness and understanding of safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures.
  
  Educated to Level 2 (or above) in Early Years and Childcare or equivalent, with some practical experience of working within an early years environment.


• Ability to demonstrate empathy and respect confidentiality.


• Ability to develop appropriate relationships with others to ensure that positive outcomes for children and families are met or exceeded.


• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to problems and issues arising in the workplace and to report to line managers in a timely manner.


• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures.


• Ability to work independently following correct procedure and meeting deadlines.


• Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on the DBS Update Service).
  
  Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.


We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.

If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.



• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.



• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.



• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.



• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.


Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.