Careers
Employee Perks
25 days annual leave plus 3 extra days over the Christmas
Fully funded qualifications, study up to Level 5 while you earn
Regular training and career progression opportunities
Cooked meals for £1 a day
A 6% pension match scheme
40% discount at 1st Place nurseries
Years of service benefits
Discounts at supermarkets, retail, days out and more
Season ticket loans & bike to work scheme
Smart Health App - access to a GP any time of day or night, free health check, mental health support and health advice.
Death in Service Benefit
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Family Services Manager
Salary: £44,430 p/a
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)
Closing date: 14th November
Interview date: 27th November
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1st Place are recruiting a Family Services Manager to lead Community Family work within our Children and Family Hub.
They will oversee the effective operation and development of the family support and outreach team, including strategic work across a locality in partnership with range of health, education and other multi-agency teams.
The role takes responsibility for the coordination and management of the Children & Family Hub programme available to local children under five and their parents/ carers to include a well-balanced programme of targeted and universal services.
They will work in an integrated way with the Southwark Early Help Team to ensure all target and vulnerable children receive appropriate interventions to improve their outcomes.
Working closely with the Head of Family Services, they will ensure services are delivered to the highest standard and service targets are met in line with the overall children’s centre strategy.
Please note: This role is primarily office-based, with most working days spent in Victory, SE17 1PT, and some days in Chumleigh Gardens, SE5 0RN. The role will also require occasional off-site visits and meetings across the local area. While there may be opportunities to work from home (typically up to 1 day per week), this is dependent on business needs and cannot be guaranteed.
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Before completing your application form, please read our Guidance Notes for Applicants.
Please download and complete our Application Form and Disclosure and Equal Opportunities Form, and email them to human.resources@1stplace.uk.com
Atelierista
Salary: £20,019 p/a
Hours: 3 days per week
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Summary:
We are looking for an individual with both a creative and childcare background, who has a passion for working with children and their families, an innovative approach to learning, and can work independently and as part of a team.
The role requires an understanding and knowledge of creative mediums and resources, and how these can be introduced to support children’s learning and development through exploration, experimentation and self-expression. Working within a Reggio-inspired nursery is an absolutely inspirational environment, and the Atelierista plays a key role in supporting the children through collaborative project based experiences that enhance and extend their understanding and learning.
To extend children’s learning experiences by facilitating explorations through a wide range of resources and materials
Help children develop projects and provide support within the Atelier and individual rooms for their investigation.
Document and – together with the team and children – interpret children’s learning journeys
Work with and support staff in developing understanding of Reggio Emilia and related practice.
Promote creative learning approaches used at 1 Place to staff, other professionals/children and families through delivery of workshops and training.
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Before completing your application form, please read our Guidance Notes for Applicants.
You will also need to refer to the Job Description.
Please download and complete our Application Form and Disclosure and Equal Opportunities Form, and email them to human.resources@1stplace.uk.com
Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)
Assistant Early Educator (Level 2)
Salary: £22,857.12 p/a
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)
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Summary:
We are looking for Assistant Early Educators (level 2 qualified) to join our team.
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Before completing your application form, please read our Guidance Notes for Applicants.
Please download and complete our Application Form and Disclosure and Equal Opportunities Form, and email them to human.resources@1stplace.uk.com
Early Educator (Level 3)
Salary: £28,402.92 p/a
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)
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Summary:
We are looking for Assistant Early Educators (level 2 qualified) and Early Educators (level 3 qualified) to join our team.
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Before completing your application form, please read our Guidance Notes for Applicants.
Please download and complete our Application Form and Disclosure and Equal Opportunities Form, and email them to human.resources@1stplace.uk.com
Early Educator (Bank)
Salary: £13.46 - £13.70 per hour
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Summary:
We require Assistant Early Educators (level 2 qualified) and Early Educators (level 3 qualified) as bank staff to cover sickness and holidays.
Full time employees who work 36 hours per week, can also do bank work if they wish to increase their hours.
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Before completing your application form, please read our Guidance Notes for Applicants.
Please download and complete our Application Form and Disclosure and Equal Opportunities Form, and email them to human.resources@1stplace.uk.com
Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)
Hours: Bank/flexible hours
