Join Early Years the organisation for young children as Family Support Team Leader (Secondment)

Location: Splash SureStart – Craigavon/Lurgan

Hours: 37 hours per week

Tenure: Secondment – fixed term until 30 September 2028

Salary:NJC Scale 6, Point 18-22 (£30,559-£32,654) per annum pro rata

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.

At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.

In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.

The role

The Family Support Team Leader will be responsible for managing a team of Family Support Workers in providing the full range of SureStart Services to families with children aged 0-4 years in the SureStart area.

We’re looking for people who:

At the closing date have:

Essential criteria

At the closing date applicants, must have:

1. QCF level 5 in Childcare Learning and Development (Management) or equivalentand Two Years experience in leading/managing/supervising staff in family support, early years, community work or health setting.

2. Significant experience developing and delivering support for families with complex needs within their homes, plus group programmes for children and adults.

3. Driving license and access to a car.

Desirable criteria

1. 1. A BA Hons in Early Year Childhood Studies or Social Work or equivalent.

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the Applybutton below.

Theclosing date for receipt of completed applications isFriday 8 August 2025.

For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Friday 15 August 2025.

Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.

Skills:
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