Childcare Development Project Officer

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Early Years team on a two year fixed term contract to support with the Childcare Expansion programme as a Childcare Project Development officer: focus on wraparound.

We're looking for someone who is keen to be a part of a well established, successful and supportive early years and wraparound service, and be part of the implementation of this exciting project that will benefit families across the borough.

The government's ambition is that by 2026, all parents and carers of primary school-aged children who need it will be able to access term time childcare in their local area from 8am-6pm, so that parents can access employment and improve labour market participation. This role will involve working in a collaborative manner with teams across the local authority, schools, families, childcare providers (including private providers, childminders, community and voluntary organisations and early years settings) to assess supply and demand and expand wraparound childcare provision that is accessible to children and families, including those with SEND.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.