Under 5’s Drop in Practitioner

Under 5's Drop in Practitioner

Location: Coram’s Fields, Kings Cross
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Salary and Benefits: £14.71 per hour Contract: Permanent

Role Summary:

Under 5s Drop In Practitioner ill be responsible for overseeing the work of our Under 5’s centre, implementing a wide range of creative programmes and services to support local families.

Main Responsibilities:

Deliver and manage a range of programs and activities for children under 5, both at the center and utilizing site resources, tailored to children’s developmental needs.
Maintain accurate records, including attendance sheets and registration forms, for all service users.
Report safeguarding concerns and provide follow-up support to parents/carers and children as needed.
Oversee the daily opening and closing duties, as well as setting up and clearing rooms for programs.
Build strong relationships with parents, ensuring effective communication to support children’s individual needs and signpost to relevant services.
Ensure activity planning is culturally inclusive and aligns with the needs of families, and assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

Job Description and Person Specification

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to Kate Humphrey at kate.humphrey@coramsfields.org.uk

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to make early applications for the role should they be interested. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 14 days of applying; if you have not been contacted within this time then unfortunately on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Coram’s Fields is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, from a diverse range of backgrounds. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve, and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the families and children we work with.

Coram’s Fields is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children and young people. All those applying for a role with the charity are subject to robust safeguarding checks and will need to demonstrate clearly their commitment to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and all post holders are required to register with the DBS update service.