Senior Early Years and Childcare Development Officer

Location:

11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate RH2 8EF
, UKSalary: 48,698 per year Employment:
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Apply:  Surrey County Council This permanent role has a starting salary of 48,698 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Team as a Senior Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Officer.

The position will be based in East Surrey, with a current work base location at Woodhatch Place in Reigate.

We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 1 days per week on average (20% of the working week), typically rotating between Woodhatch Place and Victoria gate. We then support working from home the rest of the time when you are not in the community visiting providers.

Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About

The Role The Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Team supports early years and school-age childcare providers across Surrey to deliver sustainable, high-quality provision. We provide advice on sufficiency, funding, business sustainability and market development, helping ensure families can access the childcare they need.

This role will lead on the development of school-age childcare provision across East Surrey. A typical day could include supporting the opening of new childcare settings, visiting providers, advising on business planning and financial forecasting, reviewing self-audits and promoting best practice through the playwork principles, including the delivery of training. Whilst school-age childcare will be your primary focus, you will also contribute to the team's wider work with the early years sector.

Using data and intelligence, you will identify areas of need, inform Surrey's childcare sufficiency planning and help shape strategies that improve access for children and families, particularly those who are most vulnerable.

Working in partnership with a range of stakeholders, you will also support with delivering the national free breakfast club programme, helping schools already involved and supporting new schools as the programme expands.

The role includes line management responsibility for an officer within the team, providing supervision, professional support and development opportunities to help drive high-quality practice.

By joining the Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Team, you will play a key role in shaping Surrey's childcare landscape, strengthening provider sustainability, expanding high-quality provision and helping ensure children and families can access the services they need to thrive.

Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
Level 6 Qualification in Early Years, school-age childcare or a similar related field, or significant experience in a related field. School-age childcare/relevant experience and progression in previous role A good knowledge and understanding of Early Years Funded Early Education Entitlements and Statutory Guidance, including Safeguarding responsibilities. Understanding of the impact…