Early Years and Childcare Worker

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Ipswich IP1 2BX Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU or Lowestoft NR33 0EQ
• Salary:28598per annum pro rata
• Hours:14.8 - flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. As an Early Years and Childcare Worker youll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

You will:

• Support a range of childcare providers in the private voluntary and independent sector to provide the highest quality education and care to children in the early years.
• Provide information advice and support to childcare providers.
• Analyse a range of information sources about the quality sufficiency use and benefits of childcare and early education to meet the needs of Suffolk families.

You will need

• Level 4 qualificationand experience in a relevant area of work
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work independently

You can view a full list of requirements intheJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Early Years and Childcare (EYC) Services role in supporting quality in early years provision is crucial. Improving the quality of early years provision helps improve long term outcomes for children. High quality is central to an early years system that has the confidence of parents delivers both positive experiences and good outcomes for children and helps to diminish the difference between the most disadvantaged children and the rest.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

For a casual conversation please contact Liz Pittsat or contact .

How to apply

Step 1 -Read theJob and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Give an example of how you have used a range of information sources to analyse the quality or sufficiency of childcare or early education. What did you learn and how did you use this information to make improvements
2. Safeguarding is a key part of this role. Can you share an experience where you identified and managed a safeguarding concern What steps did you take and how did you ensure the welfare of the child or young person
3. Describe a time when you worked collaboratively with colleagues from different teams or partner organisations to achieve a positive outcome for children or families. What was your approach and what did you learn from the experience

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling .If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 21 January 2026

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.