Job Description

Better Children's Centres are looking for a Senior Child & Family Practitioner to work within the South Greenwich Children's Centres. You will be part of a team responsible for supporting and engaging families who live in this area of Royal Greenwich.





As a Senior Child & Family Practitioner you will take a leading role in providing an outstanding creche service, leading a small team to deliver activity sessions for our local families with children under 5; all whilst working closely within the service delivery programme and with relevant managers. You will work across two Children's Centre sites as well as a few community outreach buildings.





You will need to have experience of managing staff and be able to put into practice a variety of admin tasks involved in ensuring your team work to the high standards set by our service - safeguarding, risk assessments, health & safety are just a few.





You'll have a Level 3 in Childcare, or a higher Early Years qualification; also, an in-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and how to put it into practice.





You will have at least 4 years' experience of working with children and families. You will understand the role of Children's Centres and understand equality and diversity is of the utmost importance as our service users come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures with differing needs, including children with Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will have excellent communication skills as, not only will you be working with our children and families, but with colleagues and peers in the centres at all levels. You will have a passion for supporting our service to local families; have excellent written and computer skills as well as a 'can do' attitude to get the job done.





You'll need to have lots of initiative; be able to think on your feet and be efficient so that none of your valuable time is wasted. Our teams are small; there's a lot to do - so no time to waste. You'll be part of a like-minded team who are all in it together, so the time flies by. You'll be well-trained and part of a team always looking to improve and don't worry rewarded with the satisfaction that you're doing a good job for local families.





As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:


A salary of 26,993.39 to 32,624.83 per annum, 36hrs pw A values driven organisation Learning & development to support career development Good pension schemes Discounted gym membership for you and your partner The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say on how we run plus associated events Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal & Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria Career Pathways, professional development is just the start. To ensure your stay on top of your game we provide training with practical and theory elements too Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras) 25% off Red Letter Days 25% off Buy a Gift 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products Ride to work scheme Free eye tests and discounted glasses
About GLL:


As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children's centres.


Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.


One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we're having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time work options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.


So, whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working within a childcare environment, you'll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.


Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer.


However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people's lives.


We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.


All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location