Early Years Practitioner - Unqualified at YMCA Dulverton Group
Hours: 38 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £23,915.84 per annum
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date for applications in the event that suitable candidates are identified and appointed.
Benefits
* 1 night free stay at one of the YMCA Hotel
* 60% discount on childcare fees for children up to 3 years of age
* 20% discount on childcare for children over 3 for non-funded hours
* Free and discounted places for children attending Day Camps
* 28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays per year for full-time staff
* Staff Pension
* Free parking
* Free Gym membership – George Williams Centre, Bridgwater or The Beach Hotel Minehead
* Health Insurance for those staff working over 16 hours per week
* Charity Worker’s Discount at certain high street stores
* Training budget
* Monthly raffle
* Mental Health Support
* Access to Occupational Health Assessment
* Discount at our Wedding Venue, Barley Wood
General Overview
* Provide opportunities for children to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.
* Provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as morally, physically, spiritually and socially, at their own pace.
* Maintain the safety, security and wellbeing of the children in our care.
* Undertake work positively as part of the team, contributing ideas and listening to feedback, to guide development of our practice and care.
Skills And Experience
* Understand that each individual is different and ensure that service users are respected and have a good experience.
* Experience of working with children under the age of 5 years.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
* Solution-focused approach and belief in the value and potential of children and young people.
* Natural empathy and passion for working with children.
* Team player but able to work on own initiative.
* Self-motivated and flexible.
* Ability to provide emotional and social support whilst promoting learning and respect.
* Willingness to learn and accept leadership and mentoring input.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Excellent attendance and punctuality record.
* Commitment to providing a high standard of customer care.
* Flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to new challenges.
Qualifications
* First Aid qualification or a willingness to learn.
* Working knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding best practice.
For more information about YMCA Dulverton Group, please click on this link to our website: https://www.ymca-dg.org/
Employment type
* Full-time
Seniority level
* Entry level
Barley, England, United Kingdom
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