Job Summary:
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic person, with a heart for community work, to join our dedicated team. To lead our Parent and Toddler group enable carers and toddlers to have an enriching time together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise, lead and develop the parent and toddler group in accordance with the Good Practice Guide to make children, parents, carers and the local community feel welcome.
• Be responsible for weekly activities to ensure that all the children attending have an enjoyable, stimulating and varied session appropriate to their age and where appropriate include opportunities for family friendly worship and reflection.
• Provide facilities and resources supporting play and social interaction for children, whilst ensuring the room is safe and secure and toys and equipment are appropriate and in good condition.
• Maintain and encourage close links with the community and help to identify new ways to deliver mission and facilitate the establishment of effective collaborative ways of working.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working with children or pre-school children
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Work within ethos of The Salvation Army

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile attachment on the left.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS Check