Creche/Childcare Practitioners Level 3. 2 positions – 8.5 hours per week (minimum)
£9.55 per hour plus leave allowance (total £10.47 per hour). Based in children’s centres in the Liverpool area
Initially fixed-term from 25th April 2022 to 15th July 2022, although some work may be available before this
We are looking for two enthusiastic, experienced, hard-working creche/childcare Practitioners to to work in children’s centres in Liverpool.
A short 40 second video is here:
The purpose of the Creche/Childcare Practitioner is is to work in creches in children’s centres in Liverpool, delivering high quality creche sessions. Good experience is vital and an Level 3 in an Early Years qualification is vital (although we would consider a very experienced Level 2).
The initial sessions for the 8.5 hours are in Picton and Kensington Children’s Centre. 12.30-3.30pm Mondays and 9.15 -3.15 on Wednesday (less 0.5 hours lunch), although this could change, starting the 25th Apirl through to mid-July 2022. (the job description says variable hours but it is a minimum of 8.5 hours). However, additional hours in various centres could be available and also additional hours may be possible in our footprints@ nurseries as well.
Due to the nature of work the posts of Creche/Childcare Practitioner are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), plus two references, and right to work in the United Kingdom.
The centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We VERY strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification, which is in the ‘job description’ box below, when completing your application form (see ‘apply below’ box). No agencies, please.
Some flexibility with hours may be required on occasion and we request staff be available for different/additional hours as required by the service.
Application Process
We very strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification, which is in both ‘job specification’ boxes below, one for each role, when completing your application form (see ‘apply below’ box). This is especially important when completing the ‘Additional Information’ box of the form. No agencies, please.
When applying please choose the Early Years/Nursery Practitioner from the Dropdown box.
If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Directions programme, the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.
Application forms should either be completed online using the link below as soon as possible.
Interviews will likely in person (or possibly via Zoom video link).
