Wraparound Programme Coordinator - Harrow, United Kingdom - Harrow Council

Harrow Council

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Harrow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:

London Borough of Harrow has a great secondment/fixed-term opportunity for a Wraparound Programme Coordinator to join its Education Services until the end of March 2026.

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.

As Wraparound Programme Coordinator, you will work in a collaborative manner with teams across the local authority, schools, families and childcare providers (including private providers, childminders, community and voluntary organisations and early years settings) to support the expansion of wraparound childcare provision that is accessible to children and families, including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).

Closing date is Friday 19th April 2024, midday (12pm).

About you:

Understanding of current legislation and of relevant key local/national policies relating to wraparound provision (including those relevant to vulnerable children).
Working knowledge of Ofsted requirements and quality frameworks for wraparound childcare.
Understanding and knowledge of safeguarding practice.
Working knowledge of SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act and the Children and Families Act.
Experience of collaborative work with a range of practitioners and agencies.
Experience of evaluating, monitoring and improving service quality.
Strong interpersonal skills to be able to influence others including colleagues, senior managers and providers.
Ability to use ICT appropriate for the role.
Ability to travel widely and frequently across the borough.
Qualified to Level 3 in Play work, Youth Work or equivalent.

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For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria