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Salary £14 p/h 26 hours per week The role of the ‘Family Lead Worker’ it to manage and develop the Early Years Department working with families with early years children (0-4yrs). We are looking to employ an experienced and qualified childcare worker with excellent communication skills. A strong personal vision for integrated Christian mission is essential. A Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulation 2003 applies. Westbourne Park Family Centre was set up by For more information, a job description and application form, please contact: Geoff Biggs, Director, Email:
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Application Forms sent to Geoff Biggs at above address by: Closing date 6th July 2010
Job Title: Family Lead Worker Location: Date: September 2010 Hours: 26 Responsible to: Geoff Biggs – Director (Line Manager), Trustees Responsible for: Early Years volunteers and staff and Toy Library Co-ordinator. Summary of main purpose of job: Westbourne Park Family Centre was set up by The role of the Family Lead worker it to oversee, manage and develop the Pre-School Department working with families with early years children (0-4yrs). Main Objectives 1. To manage, support and develop the family department 2. To oversee the training and supervision of volunteers. 3. To ensure good practice. 4. To outwork objectives in line with WPFC vision document and project goals 5. Christian Leadership Main duties and responsibilities 1. To manage, support and develop the family department a. Oversee and be responsible for all early years and parent support activities. b. Ensure a curriculum is maintained for existing and future activities. c. Develop and implement a parent support and advice programme. d. Provide pastoral support for users, referring on when appropriate. f. Work with statutory and voluntary group to meet identified needs for families, in particular the Common Assessment Framework. g. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant issues and funding opportunities. h. Work alongside other WPFC activities and staff. 2. To oversee the training and supervision of volunteers and sessional workers a. Ensure safe recruitment of volunteers and sessional workers, including completion of application forms, and liaising with Safeguarding leads to ensure Criminal Record Bureau checks are in place b. Responsible for providing training in good practice and delivery. c. Provide supervision for all staff on a regular basis. 3. To ensure good practice. a. Ensure activities work towards agreed targets and set outcomes. b. Evaluate and assess needs of current and new projects. c. Maintain financial systems as directed by Trustees. d. Provide Line Manager with termly and annual reports. e. Maintain statistical data for all activities, including ‘e-start’ f. Monitor outcomes and outputs as required by funders. g. Develop and maintain a quality assurance system. h. Ensure Safeguarding procedures are in place for all activities i. Ensure risk assessments are in place for all activities j. Carry out duties in a manner which is consistent with WPFC policies, procedures, maintaining at all times it’s Christian values and ethos.
4. To outwork objectives in line with WPFC vision document and project goals a. Meet Line Manager monthly b. Attend weekly staff meetings c. Lead termly department meeting 5. Christian Leadership A. Take a leading role in the developing, maintaining and reviewing of the Christian ethos of WPFC, providing a role model for the organisation’s vision, mission and values in line with G.O.R. guidelines. b. Ensure when representing WPFC internally and externally, that the Christian ethos of the organisation is promoted in a positive way, acknowledging God’s presence and making God available to people whenever and wherever possible. c. Be prepared to lead and/or join prayer/biblical reflection as and when possible at meetings, conferences and staff gatherings, as appropriate. d. Manage staff or volunteers (when relevant) in a holistic way taking into account individuals personal spiritual faith and development as appropriate. Equal Opportunities Behave in a manner that reflects WPFC’s commitment to equal opportunities and fairness towards all those who work with you or who come into contact with you as part of your role within WPFC’s, where we value the unique worth of every individual. Health and Safety The post holder must be familiar with WPFC’s health and safety policy and guidelines. All work should be undertaken so as to be consistent with these, and so as to ensure own health and safety, and that of others affected by their work. Note This job description is not exhaustive and amendments and additions may be required in line with future changes in policy. It will be reviewed annually. 5/24/2010 |
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