We are currently recruiting for a new and exciting position of an Early Years and Family Educator (Maternity Cover) working in Sleaford and surrounding communities. Do you have the passion and commitment to make a difference to a family’s life? You would be joining an experienced and dedicated team of early years and family educators, working across Lincolnshire children’s centres and local communities to deliver the new Early Years and Family Service, supporting all children to have the best start in life. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and families providing high quality fun and educational sessions, while supporting child development, early learning, positive health outcomes and positive parenting, including emotional literacy and working as part of an integrated early years team. The Early Years Alliance would provide you with exciting training and the opportunity to learn new skills and experiences to support your professional development. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees Additional annual leave for long service Enhanced sickness pay. Employer and employee contribution pension scheme Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well-being. Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets. A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well-being. Main duties of the role To provide high-quality educational and fun sessions for children in their early years and their families to support child development, early learning, positive health outcomes and positive parenting, including emotional literacy. To plan, deliver and evaluate all sessions and activities to encourage the engagement of parents in their children’s learning, development and wellbeing in their early years to have the greatest opportunity of reaching or exceeding their expected level of development and be ready for school. To track the progress of vulnerable and identified children who are delayed with their development, in partnership with other early years settings the child may be attending and in accordance with the EYFS Framework. To work as part of an integrated early years team alongside other professionals so families can access seamless support to meet their different needs within their local communities and support parents to access effective antenatal and postnatal care through partnership working with health providers. To support parents/carers of Lincolnshire children to access their child’s Healthy Child Programme (HCP) mandated checks and support their child’s physical and emotional health and wellbeing through health promotion and partnership working with the Children’s Health 0-19 Service. Essential criteria NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent qualification, or a health and social care degree level with relevant early years and childcare modules, or Early Years Teacher Status. Experience, knowledge and understanding of child development, EYFS and how children learn through play, talk and discovery. Proven effective communication skills – able to communicate effectively in person and in writing, with professionals, staff, early help and social care teams and other organisations. Experience of a successful multi-agency approach with professionals, early help teams, social care teams and other early years settings. Knowledge of the aims, objectives and ethos of Children’s Centres and other national developments of services for children aged 0-5 years. Good understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding children and young people and relevant safeguarding processes and procedures. This post is a maternity cover until 31st March 2026 with a possible 2 year extension Hours per week: 25 Weeks per year: 52 Virtual interview date: TBC This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them. The level of this check is enhanced. Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview. All successful applicants will be required to register and subscribe with the DBS Update Service (if you have not already done so) and undertake a new enhanced disclosure and barring check (even if you have an existing DBS Certificate). Notes/Brief for HR Recruitment: About The Service The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation. The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment.