Job Description

Job description

Terms and Conditions: Part Time, Permanent, 18.5 hours per week

Department: Early Years

Interview date: w/c 18th August 2025.

An exciting position has arisen for an Early Years Worker to join our dedicated team delivering a creche for children 0-5 for a variety of parenting programmes in the Family Hubs. Our team deliver creches to support parents to attending a variety of parenting programmes. During these creches you will promote communication and language and many other activities which all enhance children's development.



In this role you will complete discharge calls to parents who have just been discharged from hospital after giving birth to provide feeding advice around their feeding choices.



In this role you with will work with partners so that integrated multi- agency referral pathways and community partnerships are in place. You will work alongside Health Visitors, midwifes, Early Years practitioners and other partners and will signpost and refer families to universal groups and evidence-based programmes for more specific support. Relationships are at the heart of all our work in the Family Hubs and in this role you will be able to create opportunities for families to build positive social networks.



As part of this role you will also be required to support across the 6 family hub and children centre nurseries when needed.

Why You'll Love Working with Us!

At Blackburn with Darwen, we're not just adapting to the changing world--we're leading the way! Here's what makes us special:

Trust:

We believe in empowering our staff with flexible working options, because we know you're dedicated and hard-working.

Respect:

Join a culture that values every voice! We embrace ideas and welcome constructive feedback, creating an environment where everyone can grow.

Ambition:

Your growth matters to us! We're committed to helping you reach your career goals with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Collaboration:

Be part of a diverse team with unique skills and experiences. Together, we can achieve amazing things for our community!

Kindness:

We understand that everyone has their struggles. That's why we prioritise employee well-being and support.




Ready to embark on an exciting journey with us and make a positive impact in our community? We can't wait to hear from you!

A Level 3 childcare qualification is required for this position.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact jade.kenyon@blackburn.gov.uk or Danielle.bickham@blackburn.gov.uk

Job details

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Job reference
REQ04220
Date posted
30/07/2025
Application closing date
10/08/2025
Location
Blackburn with Darwen
Salary
Grade D SCP 5-8 (25,583.00 to 26,824.00) per annum, pro rata
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
18.5
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Council