Family Support Worker
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Family Support Worker to join our professional and dedicated Targeted Family Support Team. Whilst this is ideally a full-time position (37 hours/week) we would consider part time hours (30 hours/week over 4/5 days), fixed term; initially until the end of December 2025, with potential to extend.
To make a vital contribution to the direct delivery of a high-quality targeted family support service for families with children aged 0 - 11 years old across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury localities.
Working as part of a team to deliver programmes of intervention to improve parenting, resolve issues and improve functioning in families. Participating in a multi-disciplinary approach to working with families and co-ordinate partnerships and services to meet the needs of families.
The successful candidate will work alongside Gloucestershire County and District Councils teams, Independent Agencies, local partnerships and the voluntary sector to support and implement the countywide Early Help offer.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Level 4 qualification in Childcare, Education or Health & Social Care (or related subject)
or a Level 3 qualification, with an expectation to work towards a Level 4. You will also demonstrate a willingness to undertake other training appropriate to the role.
The post holder will be required to work at any of the Children and Family Centres operated by the Aspire Foundation across the Cheltenham and Tewkesbury area.
As a member of the Aspire Foundation Team we will offer you:
• Support – through termly or six weekly supervisions and an Annual Performance Review.
• Training – on-going continued professional development which could include on the job training, work shadowing, courses and qualifications – all depending on what you need as a person and what the organisation needs now and in the future.
• A workplace pension scheme to all qualifying staff.
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Death in service benefit
Grade/Salary: Grade 7 (pts 21-25) £30,825 to £33,945 p.a
Start Date: ASAP
Full/Part Time: Full time (30- 37 hours a week, all year round)
Contract: Fixed term contract until end December 2025, with potential to extend. Secondments welcome.
Closing date for all roles: 12 noon Friday 9th August 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 12th August 2024
Application Details:
If you would like to be part of a dynamic and creative organisation, please apply by midday on Friday 9th August 2024.
Please see details and a copy of the Job Description and Person specification here
For an informal discussion, please contact the HR team via email recruitment@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851 043845
Interviews will take place week commencing 12th August 2024.
As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to complete an interview and a short task related to the post of Family Support Worker. Any appointment will be subject to references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates prior to interview) and a clear disclosure record from the DBS.
In accordance with a data retention policy we will keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of this post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed.
AspireFoundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Aspire Foundation aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.
Closing date: Friday 9th August 2024 at 12 noon
Interview date: Week commencing 12th August 2024
For an Application form please click here
Directors/Trustees Vacancy
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a desire to support children and families and work for the benefit of our communities as well?
Do you have experience or interest in Human Resources / Finance / IT / Data and Monitoring / Securing grant funding within a small charity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Aspire Foundation as a Director / Trustee.
We're looking for Directors / Trustees who, along with the other Board members, will actively oversee the strategic direction and management of the Foundation, from operational, strategic and governance perspectives.
We have over 20 years’ experience of delivering successful, high-quality early intervention services and educational programmes to families with young children. These include family support services, children’s centres and early year’s settings.
You will contribute to the effective workings of the Board liaising with the Executive Head and Senior Management Team to provide direction and accountability.
As we are a small charity the role will include being involved in the recruitment processes for senior roles within the Foundation.
The Board of Directors meets regularly during the late afternoon, typically the number of meetings will be 6 per year
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
For further information about the role please see Directors Recruitment Pack here or to arrange an exploratory call with a current Director/Trustee call Mel Hill, Business Manager on 07517 556207 or email Melanie.Hill@aspirefoundation.org.uk
Closing date for applications is noon Friday 20th September 2024.
Applicants will be invited to meet with current Board members during October 2024.
To submit your application for this role, please download the Application Form here
Early Years Strategic Lead
Note: Previous applicants need not apply
Due to exciting growth and expansion within our nurseries in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud & Dursley, we are seeking to appoint to the new role of Early Years Strategic Lead to work alongside the Family Support Strategic Lead and with the Business Manager, to ensure sustainable high quality early years education and care across all seven Early Years settings in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud & Dursley.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Aspires Early Years provision within our Children and Family centres in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Dursley and surrounding areas. You will have direct line management of six dedicated and experienced Early Years Leads, who head up teams of Early Years Educators at each of the seven settings.
The successful candidate will have:
1. A Level 7 management qualification and/or equivalent relevant experience, and /or willingness to work towards e.g NPQICL, NPQEYL
2. A relevant professional Early Years & Child Development related qualification, e.g Early Years Childhood Studies or a related degree, Early Years Teacher status, Early Years Professional Status
Grade/Salary: Executive Reward Band 2 (FTE £53,523 to £56,497)
Salary: £49,973 (for 37 hours/week Term Time only (39 weeks to include inset days) plus 2 weeks - total of 41 weeks/year)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Full/Part Time: Full time 37 hours a week, (TTO plus 2 weeks (total or 41 weeks/year to include inset days)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for all roles: 5pm Wednesday 22nd May
View Information for Candidates here
For more details, please see the Job Description/Person Specification here
For an Application form please click here
Early Years Strategic Lead
Due to exciting growth and expansion within our nurseries in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud & Dursley, we are seeking to appoint to the new role of Early Years Strategic Lead to work alongside the Family Support Strategic Lead and with the Business Manager, to ensure sustainable high quality early years education and care across all seven Early Years settings.
Our vision is for all children and families to aspire and achieve and a child’s wellbeing is at the heart of our provision.
You’ll be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Aspires Early Years provision within our Children and Family centres in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Dursley and surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will be qualified to:
• A Level 7 management qualification and/or equivalent relevant experience, and /or willingness to work towards e.g NPQICL, NPQEYL
• A relevant professional Early Years & Child Development related qualification, e.g Early Years Childhood Studies or a related degree, Early Years Teacher status, Early Years Professional Status
We offer the following benefits:
• Support – through regular Supervisions and an Annual Performance Review
• Training – varied CPD options relevant to your needs and those of the organisation, ranging from on-the-job training, work shadowing, courses and qualifications
• A workplace pension scheme is offered to all qualifying staff
Grade/Salary: Executive Reward Band 2 (FTE £53,523 to £56,497)
Salary: £49,466 to £52,215 (for 37 hours/week Term Time only plus 4 weeks - total of 43 weeks/year)
Start Date: May 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Full/Part Time: Full time, 37 hours p/w, (TTO plus 4 weeks)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for all roles: 5pm on Friday 5th April 2024
Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 15th April 2024
Any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates) and an enhanced DBS check.
In accordance with our data retention policy, we will keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of this post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed.
Application Details:
For details about this role please see the Information for Candidates document here and Job Description here
or email hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851043845 for further information.
Aspire Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Aspire Foundation aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.
Business Manager
We are delighted to have retained the GCC Children & Family Centre contract for Cheltenham and Tewkesbury and as a result we are seeking to appoint to the role of Business Manager.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Executive Head, Strategic Leads x 2 (Family Support and Early Years), to ensure Aspire can continue to maximise the positive impacts it has on the children and families it works with through partnership working, leadership and innovation.
Our vision is that children, families and communities are supported to aspire and achieve.
You will also help to develop future opportunities for the Foundation to support its secure long-term and sustainable future.
The successful candidate will have:
• A Level 5 management qualification and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience of Project Management
• Experience of leading teams
We offer the following benefits:
• Support – through regular Supervisions and an Annual Performance Review
• Training – varied CPD options relevant to your needs and those of the organisation, ranging from on-the-job training, work shadowing, courses and qualifications
• A workplace pension scheme is offered to all qualifying staff
Grade/Salary: Grade 10 (SP 37-40) Pro-rata £31,633 – 33,477 for 22.5 hours/week (FTE £45,441 – 48,474 p.a)
Start Date: May/June 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Full/Part Time: Part time, 22.5 hours p/w
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for all roles: Noon on Wednesday 17th April 2024
Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd April 2024
Any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates) and an enhanced DBS check.
In accordance with our data retention policy, we will keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of this post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed.
Application Details:
For details about this role please see the Information for Candidates document here and Job Description here
or email hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851043845 for further information.
Aspire Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Aspire Foundation aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.
Community Information Administrator
Aspire Foundation is currently expanding and developing high quality family support services for families with young children to help build confidence, social skills and relationships.
As a Community Information Administrator, you will work in partnership with parents and local community-based services to provide a warm and welcoming front of house service to all our service users and visitors.
A key part of the role will be providing efficient and knowledgeable signposting advice. This will include brief one-off interventions to children, young people and their families such as information about debt advice, issuing of food vouchers, support to complete relevant forms etc.
The post holder will be required to work at any of the Children and Family Centres operated by Aspire Foundation in Cheltenham.
As a member of the Aspire Foundation Team we will offer you:
• Support – through termly or six weekly supervisions and an Annual Performance Review.
• Training – on-going continued professional development which could include on the job training, work shadowing, courses and qualifications – all depending on what you need as a person and what the organisation needs now and in the future.
• A workplace pension scheme is offered to all qualifying staff
Grade/Salary: £24,295 to £25,545 pa
Grade 4 (SP 7-10)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Full/Part Time: 37 hours/week, all year round
Contract: Permanent
As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to complete an interview and a short task related to the post of Community Information & Administration Officer.
Any appointment will be subject to references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates) and a clear disclosure record from the DBS.
In accordance with our data retention policy, we will keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of this post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed.
If you would like to be part of a dynamic and creative organisation, please apply by 12 noon Friday 19th April 2024.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 22nd April 2024
Application Details:
For details about this role please the Job Description here
or email hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851043845 for further information.
Aspire Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Aspire Foundation aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.
Early Years Educators (Qualified)
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Early Years Senior Educator at our Stroud setting and Qualified Early Years Educators at our settings across both Dursley & Stroud.
We are looking for qualified staff (Level 3).
The Early Years Senior Role is full time (term time only)
The Early Years Educators roles can be either full time (37 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) for staff who wish to work Term time only (39 weeks a year).
These contracts will be permanent.
Successful qualified candidates will work as Key Person to children aged 2-4 years to deliver high quality early years education. You will be passionate about making a difference and using your understanding of child development to promote each child’s happiness and supporting them to follow their interests, explore, learn and reach their full potential.
You will be a good communicator, who enjoys working with others as part of a team, with knowledge and experience of providing stimulating and exciting environments, rich in learning experiences.
Early Years Senior Role at Stroud
Grade/Salary: Grade 4 (full time, all-year round equivalent is £24,294.00 pa) Actual salary (term time only for Level 3 qualified)
1. Full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £20,849.00 pa
Early Years Educators at Stroud & Dursley
Grade/Salary: Grade 3 (full time, all-year round equivalent is £23,500.00 pa) Actual salary (term time only for Level 3 qualified)
1. Full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £20,168.00 pa
2. Part-time (20 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £10,901.00 pa
Hourly Rate: £12.18/hour
Grade 3 (full time, all-year round equivalent is £23,500.00 pa)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: Approx. hours for full time staff are 8.30am - 4.30pm. For part time staff we can offer morning or afternoon times.
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for all roles: 12 noon on Thursday 19th September 2024
Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd September 2024
For more details, please see the Job Description/Person Specification please click here
For an Application form please click here