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Bedford Borough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Employers will arrange to have an enhanced CRB check on all staff and volunteers.

 

Job Vacancies -  to advertise your vacancy please contact us for an advertising form.

For application forms, please call the organisation directly.

For management and deputy positions, candidates will be expected to have recent training on EYFS.

These entries are ordered chronologically and updated on a daily  basis.

 

Jobs In Childcare in Bedford Borough   

 

Job Title:  P/T Childminding Assistant

Organisation:  Messy Hands, Wixams

Qualifications:  NVQ 2 (Childcare/Playwork) or equivalent desirable, Paediatric First Aid certificate, Safeguarding Children

Deatails:  ''Messy Hands'' is a fun, safe and friendly Childminding setting based at Wixams, Bedfordshire.
We are registered to look after 12 children under 8 years old of which 6 children are under 5 years old.
Rated ''Good with Outstanding areas'' with OFSTED. 

Job Description: 
To assist in all childminding related daily duties based inside and outside area including, but not exclusive, to the below:
To assist where necessary in preparing the premises for the arrival of children e.g. health and safety checks, general cleaning.
To be friendly, approachable and professional to parents/carers who visit and who drop/collect their children.
To assist in planning and setting out of equipment to meet children's current interests.
To play under supervision alongside the children, to observe their play and development and to make brief notes on our daily record sheet to record any significant observations.
To assist tidying up during and after play activities where necessary and to keep children safe.
To assist with snack and mealtime preparation and serving.
To assist with meeting all the individual needs of the children being cared for.
To be aware of and to follow published policies at all times.
Job Requirements:  Working Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.30am-4.30pm
Start Date - Week commencing 21st May 2012
Salary:  Dependent on age and experience.
Contact:  Melissa Matthews on 07883205973 or email: messyhands-childminding@hotmail.co.uk
Information provided 24/04/2012

 

Job Title:  Group leader

Organisation:  Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

Qualifications:  NVQ 2 (Childcare/Playwork) or equivalent

Details:  Skool’s Out based at Ridgeway Special School: To actively lead an allotted team on an activity scheme for young people with disabilities.  Including planning, organising and facilitating appropriate activities in collaboration with your team.  MUST BE AVAILABLE ALLDATES 23 JUL 2012– 17 AUG 2012

Applicants should have proven experience of working in a special needs environment with the experince and ability to plan and manage a project

Salary:  Dependant on age (minimum wage) and experience

Contact:  Lilian Circuit  on 01234 351759

Information updated 16/05/2012

 

Job Title:  Keyworker

Organisation:  Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

Qualifications:  NVQ 2 (Childcare/Playwork) or equivalent

Details:  Skool’s Out based at Ridgeway Special School: To take responsibility for a child with disabilities allocated into your care on an activity playscheme and facilitate their maximum participation in the activities provided. MUST BE AVAILABLE ALLDATES 23 JUL 2012– 17 AUG 2012. Applicants should have good communication skills and the ability to use own initiative within delegated authority

Salary:  Dependant on age (minimum wage) and experience

Contact:  Lilian Circuit  on 01234 351759

Information updated 16/05/2012

 

Job Title:  Paid and voluntary staff

Organisation:  Autism Bedfordshire

Qualifications:  NVQ 2/3  (Childcare/Playwork) or equivalent for paid positions

Details:  We are looking for caring, flexible and reliable people to assist us in providing

engaging activities on our holiday activity scheme at Kempston, Bedford. Paid Support Workers will need to have relevant experience & qualifications. We provide a uniform, full training,

references and expenses for Volunteers.  We require staff at our Kempston venues

for the following dates: 30 July — 3 August 2012  &  6 — 10 August 2012

Autism Bedfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in its care. To ensure that this is achieved we expect all employees to share this commitment and staff working with these vulnerable groups will be recruited and selected in line with safer recruitment policies and practises.

Contact:  Visit our website at www.autismbedfordshire.net or telephone: 01234 350 704.  To request an application pack please email: enquiries@autismbeds.org

Information provided 23/04/2012

 

Job Title:   Early Years Practitioner 0-3 years

Organisation: Smarteez Neighbourhood Nursery, Goldington Family Centre,

                           30 Meadway, Bedford  MK41 9HU

Qualifications:  Early Years Level 3 essesntial,

                             Safeguarding Children and Paediatric First Aid certificates desirable.

Details:  We are seeking applicants who are able

• To provide a high standard of social, intellectual, physical and emotional care for children 0-3 years old

• To contribute towards short and medium term planning of the curriculum and activities.

• To liaise with parents and other professionals involved in the child's care.

• To produce Key files and other reports

Salary: £15,039    40 hours/week all year    4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Closing date:  4 May 2012        Interviews will be held on 11 May 2012

Contact : Luisa Piombino 01234 353512 

Information provided 18/04/12

 

Job Title:  Nursery Nurse (Level 3)

Organisation: Little Fishes Nursery, Bromham

Qualifications:  NVQ Level 3 Children's Care, Learning and Development or equivalent.

Details:  We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our friendly, supportive and busy team. Good knowledge and experience of implementing the EYFS is essential. Candidates should be able to provide safe and high quality care for young children with flexibility of working with children aged from 0-5 years.  Responsibilities include becoming a key person, co-ordinating activities and developing the children's learning through their interests. 

Contact :  Little Fishes Nursery on 01234 825152  or email manager@littlefishes-bromham.co.uk for an application form.

Information provided 16/04/12

 

Job Title:  Nursery Nurse – Room Supervisor

Organisation:  Inn Farm Private Day Nursery, Melchbourne

Qualifications:  NVQ Level 3 Children's Care, Learning and Development or equivalent.

Skills:  Experience of room leadership, key children and developmental files.  Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.

Details:  This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly rural nursery team.  If you are experienced, qualified and able to work flexibly between 8 am to 6 pm and are looking for good career progression then phone Jacky on 07961 291058.

Salary:  Dependent on age and experience.

Contact:  Jacky Bufton on 07961 291058 or www.innfarmdaynursery.co.uk

Information provided 29/03/12

 

Job Title:  Nursery Teacher

Organisation:  The Hills Lower School

Qualifications:  Qualified Teacher ideally with Early Years specialism

Skills: Applicants should have knowledge of The Early Years Curriculum including Desirable Learning Outcomes and assessment and recording expectations linked to this.

Details:  A qualified enthusiastic Nursery class teacher is required for September 2012 to join a highly successful and friendly Early Years Team in this Outstanding school. We are a safer recruitment employer and all appointments are subject to enhanced CRB clearance and two references. Visits to the school are welcome. For further details and an application pack please visit the school website http://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/.  Interview date: Friday 27 April 2012

Salary:  MPS

Closing Date:  23 April 2012

Contact:  Sarah Dickson – Personnel,  01234 266498

Information provided 28/03/2012

 

Job Title:  Nursery Nurse (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Organisation:  The Hills Lower School

Qualifications:  Level 3 teaching assistant with Early Years focus

Skills: Applicants should have knowledge of The Early Years Curriculum including Desirable Learning Outcomes and assessment and recording expectations linked to this.

Details:  The school is seeking to appoint for September 2012 a Nursery Nurse to join a highly successful and friendly Early Years Team, initially in the Nursery class, in this Outstanding school. Visits to the school are welcome. We are a safer recruitment employer and all appointments are subject to enhanced CRB clearance and two references.

For further details and an application pack please visit the school website www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk.

Interview date: Tuesday 1^st May 2012

Salary: Level 3a 15-18

Closing Date: 23 April 2012

Contact:  Sarah Dickson – Personnel,  01234 266498

Information provided 28/03/2012

 

Job Title:  Play Assistant

Organisation:  Renhold Pre school

Qualifications:  Level 2 / 3 in child care, learning & development

Details:  Renhold Pre-School is looking for a new play assistant to join our team. The ideal applicant must be qualified to level 2/3 and ideally have some previous pre-school experience. The hours would be 9am to 1pm Mon - Fri with some flexibility.

Information provided 27/03/2012

 

Job Title:  Nursery Nurse - Full Time and Part Time

Organisation:  Inn Farm Private Day Nursery, Melchbourne

Qualifications:  NVQ Level 3 Children's Care, Learning and Development or equivalent.

Skills:  Experience of key children, developmental files.  Ability to work on own initiative  and in a team.

Details:  This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly rural nursery team.  If you are qualified, able to work flexibly between 8 am to 6 pm and are looking for good career progression then phone Jacky on 07961 291058.

Salary:  Dependent on age and experience.

Contact:  Jacky Bufton on 07961 291058 or www.innfarmdaynursery.co.uk

Information updated 29/03/12

 

 

 

Job Title                     Support Worker - Part time, Term time

Organisation             Autism Bedfordshire

Qualifications            Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Health or Education or Social Care or GCSE or equivalent essential

Details                          Autism Bedfordshire provides services for individuals affected by Autism across the county.  We require support workers who will provide 1:1 support for children and young people with autism and their siblings who attend our Saturday morning family groups and young people who attend our fortnightly evening youth group.  Experience in managing difficult behaviours and experience of health, education or social care desirable.

Salary                         above minimum wage per hour

Closing date              N/A

Contact                      01234 214871

Information updated  29/03/2012

 

Job Title                   Volunteer Assistant Support Worker - Part Time, Term Time

Organisation             Autism Bedfordshire

Qualifications            GCSE or equivalent, health, education or social care desirable

Details                        Autism Bedfordshire provides services for individuals affected by Autism across the county.  We require volunteer workers who will provide 1:1 support for children and young people with autism and their siblings who attend our Saturday morning family groups and young people who attend our fortnightly evening youth group.  This is an ideal opportunity for individuals to gain valuable experience in childcare, youth work and special educational needs, specifically autism and related conditions.

Salary                         Volunteer expenses

Closing date              N/A

Contact                      01234 214871

Information updated 29/03/2012

 

 

Job Title:  P/T Term Time and School Holidays Sports Instructors / Holiday Club Camp Leaders           

Organisation:  Kidzsize Sports Clubs, part of Sport Support Group                      

Qualifications:  Governing Body Qualifications or equivalent and CRB essential, First Aid training desirable      

Details:  We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic members of staff to deliver high quality multi-sports sessions for children between the ages of 4-12 years.  Experience of working with children essential and good knowledge of sport desirable.

Salary:  Self Employed Position, hourly rate to be confirmed

Contact:  Vanessa Currie 01234 340782

Updated on 5/3/2012

 

 

Job Title:  P/T Term Time and School Holidays Camp Leader

Organisation:  Active Adventure and Leisure Ltd, part of Sport Support Group

Qualifications:  Governing Body Qualifications or equivalent essential, CRB and First Aid training essential

Details:  We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic member of staff to become actively involved in all elements of our camps.  The ideal candidate will be required to offer pastoral and activity support to a specific group of participants, and assist with all aspects of the camp from set up of equipment to serving of meals.  Experience of working with children, and a good knowledge of outdoor activities and experience of instructing them essential.              

Salary:  Self Employed Position, hourly rate to be confirmed

Contact:  Vanessa Currie 01234 340782

Updated on 5/3/2012

 

 

Job Title:  Family Support Volunteers (Parent or Parenting experience essential)

Organisation:  Home-Start Bedford Borough

Details:  Could you spare a few hours a week to support local families?  Home-Start provides friendship, support and practical help to local families. Traditionally we have supported families with a child under the age of five years.  From April 1st 2011 we will be extending our reach to children who are 0 - 19.  This will mean that we now need volunteers who can visit families in the early evening as well as more volunteers who can visit during school hours.

We have lots of families in need of regular support and are determined to increase our volunteer team to meet their needs. We are particularly looking to increase the diversity of our team and welcome volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds.

You may be a young parent, an "empty nester" or a grandparent. As long as you have parenting experience, can attend the preparation course and offer Home-Start 3 - 4 hours a week we would like to hear from you.

The only 'real' qualification you need to become a Home-Start volunteer is experience of bringing up children either as a parent yourself or with parenting experience.

Call us for details of the next free Accredited volunteer preparation courses which run in the daytime and evening.

What do we offer you?

Support and Supervision

Out of Pocket Expenses

Free Volunteer Development Training

Regular Newsletter

A very rewarding experience

If you are a parent or have parenting experience and are interested in volunteering for us please pick up the phone and make a difference to the lives of local families.

Contact:  Home-Start Bedford Borough  (Tel: 01234 270601)   or e-mail:  admin@homestartbb.co.uk

visit  http://www.homestartbb.co.uk/ for further details

Information updated 07/09/2011

 

 

Job Title: Casual Driver (as and when needed)

Organisation: Spurgeons Child Contact Centre

Details Job Ref: 121  Required to transport children from around the Bedfordshire area and take them to venues identified for contact sessions with family members and to provide transport home. Must hold a full clean driving licence and provide a vehicle that is MOT roadworthy and has fully comprehensive vehicle insurance including business use. For more information.

Contact: Tracie Larkins, 01933 417428

Information updated:  07/05/2012

 

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