Childcare Development and Sufficiency Officer - School Aged Childcare Focus

As a Childcare Development and Sufficiency Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring children and families across Wigan have access to high-quality childcare and school-aged provision. Working with schools, childminders, nurseries and other childcare providers, you will support the development and sustainability of childcare services, including breakfast clubs, after-school and holiday provision. You will analyse childcare sufficiency data, support business planning and funding applications, and help shape local childcare provision to meet current and future demand.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is passionate about improving access to high-quality childcare for children and families. You will have experience of working with schools, childcare providers or community organisations and be confident in building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll be able to provide practical advice, business support and guidance to help establish and sustain childcare provision, including breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and support projects from planning through to delivery., To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

You'll join a passionate and supportive Early Learning and Childcare team committed to improving outcomes for children and families across the borough. We work collaboratively with schools, childcare providers and partners to develop innovative solutions that expand access to quality childcare. At Wigan Council, we are proud of our Be Wigan values and our commitment to supporting staff through opportunities for learning, development, wellbeing and flexible working. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children, families and communities.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Salary: Grade 7, £32,597 - £36,363 per annum.

37 hours per week

Temporary 12-month contract

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

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