We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.

We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.

Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.

Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.

Based Derwent Stepping Stones, St James Centre, Malcolm Street, Normanton.

Salary £10.42 Per Hour

Hours Offered 30 Hours Per Week (Monday - Friday) Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)

COME AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Derwent Stepping Stones; we are looking for an enthusiastic Qualified Nursery Practitioner, who will provide the highest possible standard of care for all children.

We are looking for a positive, vibrant individual with a passion for working with children to provide a fun, stimulating and positive environment to support children’s behaviour, learning and development.

At Derwent Stepping Stones we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a top priority.

You will of course be supported and have the opportunity to develop and enhance your own skills along the way.

Ideally you will have the following: -

• Commitment to training and ongoing professional development
• Child focused approach to practice.
• Team working.
• Written and oral communication.
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Imagination in delivering early years education.
• Delivering a service that values equality and diversity.
• Able to work using own initiative and within the organisational guidelines.
• Knowledge and practice of working within confidentiality and data protection.
• Flexibility.
• Minimum level 2 early years qualification
• Knowledge of legislation including equality, safeguarding, PREVENT, SEND, health and safety and food hygiene.
• Safeguarding to level 2 (training can be provided)

At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.

The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period.

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

What we offer:

Generous Annual leave

Pension contributions

Discount on childcare

Free parking

Uniform supplied

Costco card

Christmas dinner

For an informal chat or any questions please contact Danielle Pawley on 01332 372245.

Closing date; 14/04/2024

Interviews to be held; As required when applications are received

Vision

Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:

– So, they can fulfil their dreams;

– have a safe space to learn and grow;

– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and

– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.

Together we create places where people flourish.

Mission

To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Values

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere

YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities

We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.

By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.

Equality and Diversity Statement:

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.