Job Description

Do you have a background in child development?

Are you passionate about enhancing children\'s learning and communication?

This role may be just for you!

Barnardo\'s has been delivering Children\'s Centres (now Emerging Family Hubs) in Plymouth since 2011 and currently oversees the delivery of 4 clusters of Emerging Family Hubs. As part of this transformation we are seeking an individual who under the supervision and guidance of a Home learning and communication manager, can co-ordinate and support the delivery of 1:1 and group sessions aimed at enhancing children\'s communication and the home learning environment. If this role speaks to you we would love to hear from you!

The role is advertised at full time (37 hours) however consideration will be given to part time and flexible working requests with a minimum of 22.5 hours per week (3 days) required.

It is important that you read the job description and specification, and the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION sheet as this will give you an insight into the work that we do, and the work that you will be involved in. Please comment against these when completing your application.

We welcome transferable skills and personal experience for this role

The main duties of the role will include:

• 1:1 PEEP and communication support to children, young people and their families
• Co-ordination of PEEP and Chatterbox sessions which will include planning, organising and the delivery of the sessions alongside colleagues
• Promotion of home learning and early communication to wider professionals and stakeholders
• Coordination and facilitation of virtual home learning and early communication sessions both 1:1 and in groups

A driving licence and access to own transport is desirable, however, candidates who don\'t drive or have access to a car will be considered where they can demonstrate their ability to access all areas of the city as required; mileage expenses are payable and reasonable adjustments can be made where required

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo\'s . We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo\'s as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay progression steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo\'s pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo\'s believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo\'s. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo\'s stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo\'s Learning and Development offer

*T&C\'s apply based on contract

About Barnardo\'s

At Barnardo\'s we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo\'s is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo\'s.

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