Fathers Inclusion Worker London, England
Job description
Starting salary: £32,228 Pro Rata
Job Level: Level 2, Zone 2
Work Location: Harmood Children's Centre, 1 Forge Place, London, NW1 8DQ
Hours per Month: 14 hours working 4 hours on Saturday’s twice per month and the remainder hour worked weekday admin - Part Time
Contract type: x 1 Fixed Term until 31st December 2023
Closing date: Sunday 5th March 2023 at 23:59
Interviews to be held: Friday 10th March 2023
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion
About us
Camden is listening to everyone, including you.
We’re giving a platform to people inside and outside our community. Because, we’re not just home to the UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all
The role
The Integrated Early Years’ Service (IEYS) supports mothers, fathers and carers with children from pregnancy to age 5 years. There is a particular focus on the first critical 1001 days, in response to the increasing body of research which shows that a child’s experience in the first 1001 days has the strongest influence on their development and their life chances as adults.
We are looking for a second worker for this essential role within the Early Years’ Service, running high quality group-based activities for fathers and male carers on Saturdays. You will be passionate about working with and supporting fathers and male carers to ensure the best outcomes for children. The drop-in being a gateway for fathers and male carers involvement in services across the Early Years pathway, with a focus on the first 1001 days, especially for those most at risk of poor outcomes. The Fathers’ Inclusion Worker models child-led play and positive interactions to enable fathers and male carers to support to their child’s learning and development.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
About you
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity it is essential the successful candidate holds a minimum Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and Education or similar relevant qualification alongside GCSE English and Math’s (A-C). You will have an excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework including an understanding of Safeguarding Children procedures and how to implement them. The ideal candidate will have previous demonstrable experience of working with fathers and male carers, and a commitment to father inclusive practice. Additionally you’ll have the ability to plan group-based sessions within the children’s centre and community and public venues.
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/9981071/file/document?inline
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [email protected] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
