Qualified level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Freelance Youth Worker – Mental Health Qualified Specialist Start Date: Monday 21st July 2025 Duration: 2 weeks (Total: 9 days) Working Pattern: Monday–Thursday + 1 pre-meet + Friday debrief + group celebration Day Rate: £100-150/day | £33k Eqv Location: In-Person, Lambeth/Southwark, London Contract Type: Freelance / Contractor About us We are a creative social mobility organisation that provides core soft-skills training to equip at-risk young people to transition into meaningful employment. We work with marginalised, often NEET, 16–25-year-olds from a range of diverse and underrepresented communities. Our mission is to break social isolation and provide a creative outlet that offers hope, practical support, and real-world insight into the systemic barriers young adults face. The Role We’re seeking a qualified mental health specialist youth worker to support our Creative Bootcamp – a two-week immersive programme supporting up to 10 young people in expressing themselves through creative projects. You will create emotionally safe, affirming environments. Your role will combine well-being check-ins, crisis awareness, and embedding trauma-informed frameworks into creative delivery. You’ll work in a large team of x5 fellow youth workers over the two weeks to deliver the most engaging and interactive creative bootcamp. You’ll: - Provide emotional support and guidance on wellbeing to participants. - Form part of our delivery team as part of the creative programme following our designed workshop brief - Conduct 1:1 check-ins and support access to services if needed - Offer tailored support and a safe space for participants, promoting positive behaviour, providing encouragement and guidance. - Advise on mental health best practices for the delivery team - Co-create a calm, inclusive, safe space for young people to thrive - Build rapport with young people and contribute to debriefs and team reflections. - Help facilitate group sessions that prioritise expression, belonging, and wellbeing. - Deliver inclusive and engaging sessions tailored to individual learning needs. - Be the trusted main point of contact for up to x6 young people, ensuring attendance and any behavioural needs are supported Requirements - Recognised qualification in youth mental health, counselling, therapy or psychology. - Experience working with 16–25-year-olds in education, community or creative settings. - Excellent knowledge of mental health resources, signposting and safeguarding. - Strong values in equity, youth empowerment and intersectional care. - Excellent communication, empathy, and boundary-setting skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in building rapport with young people and young adults - Proactive work ethic, always looking for new opportunities to support our young people develop and grow - Excellent written English language skills - Excellent organisational skills and experience updating CRM systems - Reliability to execute on time for deliverables & deadlines Optional - Career Counselling, Career Development, and Career Management skills - Knowledge of current trends in career development and vocational opportunities We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and must demonstrate alignment with our safeguarding and equality principles. What’s in it for you - Be a part of a fun and creative bootcamp that contributes to tangible outcomes for underrepresented young people. - See the direct results of your contributions to a not-for-profit with a clear social purpose as an established Social Enterprise. - Join a social enterprise making real change for young adults furthest from opportunity. - Collaborate with a team that values your experience and voice. - See your impact in real-time as young people develop, connect, and celebrate their progress. - Work alongside creatives, youth workers, and programme staff with shared values.

Overview: We are looking for a passionate and qualified Early Years Practitioner / Room Leader to join a well-established nursery in North West London. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team that values creativity, development, and the well-being of every child. Due to increased enrolment, we are hiring for two new team members. The ideal candidate will be experienced in supporting early years development, leading activities, and working in line with the EYFS framework. Key Responsibilities: Act as a key worker, developing strong relationships with children and families. Support or lead room planning and structured learning activities. Observe and assess children’s development in accordance with EYFS guidelines. Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging learning environment. Uphold values of inclusion, safeguarding, and confidentiality at all times. Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to continuous improvement. Requirements: A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (e.g. NVQ3 or equivalent). Solid understanding of the EYFS framework. Experience in early years settings and key worker responsibilities. Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. A genuine passion for early childhood development. Safeguarding training and a commitment to child protection practices. Additional Information: This role is term-time only, meaning you will work during school/nursery term dates (approximately 38 weeks per year). Weekly working hours total 30 hours per week. You will have unpaid time off during school holidays. Selection Process: CV review A 1-hour trial session followed by a formal interview Final decision based on performance and suitability Why Join Us? You’ll join a nurturing, inclusive, and forward-thinking nursery that’s committed to providing the best start for every child. As part of a growing team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact and grow in your professional journey. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 per week Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team in SW6. You will play a key role in providing exceptional care and education for children, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes their development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about early years education and committed to delivering high-quality childcare. Nursery Assistants, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Room Leaders, Senior Nursery Practitioners all welcome to apply! Key Responsibilities:Childcare and Education Provide high-quality care and education to children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging and age-appropriate learning activities. Monitor and document children’s progress through observations, learning journeys, and assessments. Support the development of children’s social, physical, and emotional skills. Health and Safety Ensure a safe and secure environment for all children by adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. Conduct daily checks and risk assessments to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized environment. Promote health and hygiene practices, including meal supervision and supporting toileting routines. Parental Engagement Build positive and trusting relationships with parents and carers. Provide regular feedback to parents about their child’s progress, milestones, and daily activities. Address any concerns or queries from parents professionally and empathetically. Team Collaboration Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality childcare services. Participate actively in team meetings, training sessions, and nursery events. Support the Nursery Manager and senior staff in maintaining smooth daily operations. Qualifications and Experience:Essential:Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or equivalent qualification. Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development. Previous experience working in an early years setting. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols. Paediatric First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Little Footsteps has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager who is passionate about delivering high quality services to children. Main activities: • Overall day to day management responsibility for the nursery. • To be responsible for the efficient running of the nursery and overall delivery of a high quality service. • To ensure that the nursery provides a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. • To ensure that the nursery plans an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. • To ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times. • To manage, supervise and support the nursery staff. • To work as a member of the team to contribute to the childcare and help deliver the Early Years Curriculum. • To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families. • To ensure all staff understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. • Take responsibility for planning, which ensures each child is working towards their early learning goals. • To organise and participate in the key person system. • To conduct staff appraisals and supervisions as appropriate and to identify staff training needs. • To ensure all records are properly maintained in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Charity. • To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement. • To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Director • To maintain accurate records for the nursery and produce management information as required.

Position: Agency Nursery Assistant for various nursery settings. Hourly Rate: £12.00 - £15.00 per hour dependent on childcare qualification Hours: Our nurseries operate Monday to Friday from 7.00am until 6.30pm. Hours are allocated to staff as required by our nurseries. Flexible job role working various early years settings within your local area, pick and choose your days however we ask that you can do a minimum of one full day! Our nurseries offer state-of-the-art facilities. Evolve Within Recruitment is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. We aim to encourage our staff to maximise your potential! We are a highly reviewed and credible early years recruitment agency with over 20 years within this field. Our consultants are personable, professional and will always work above and beyond for you. Here at Evolve Within Recruitment we have a quick and efficient registration process using state of the art technology alongside a dedicated sign up consultant who will help at all stages. Update availability and accept and reject bookings via our app, track payments and much more! Benefits include: Hourly Rate: £12.00 - £15.00 per hour dependent on childcare qualification. Excellent working conditions. Opportunities to work in several different nurseries. Access to the best equipment/resources. Day to day support from a strong management team. Pay rise opportunities + Bonus opportunities. Employee of the month scheme. Weekly pay The ideal Agency Nursery Assistant candidate must have: A passion for working with young children (from 0-5 years). Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to use initiative. A passion for the Early Years. Qualified in Early years either Level 2 or 3 OR UNQ (Minimum 6 months experience within a nursery) Availability to work at least one day a week 8:00am – 6:00pm. Willing to travel up to 45 minutes from home. Responsibilities: Assist in the care and supervision of children in the nursery Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to play and learn Engage children in age-appropriate activities and play Assist with diaper changes and potty training as needed Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the nursery area Communicate with parents regarding their child's day and any concerns or updates - Successful applicants will be subject to our safer recruitment pre-employment process* - Evolve Within Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer *