Early Years Compliance Officer
You will work as part of the Early Years Team within the Education and Inclusion Service.
Your role will help the Council make sure there are enough high-quality, inclusive childcare places available for families who need funded early years education.
You will carry out checks with childcare providers to make sure they are using funding correctly and following government rules and guidance. You will build positive relationships with childcare providers, parents and other partners, gathering information to monitor quality and support improvement.
By working closely with providers and stakeholders, you will help maintain a strong and sustainable childcare sector and ensure children and families receive the best possible support and outcomes.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
About the role
This rewarding role will support high-quality early years provision across the borough. You will build positive working relationships with childcare providers, parents and a wide range of partners. Through funding checks and quality assurance activities, you will help make sure funded childcare places are delivered correctly and in line with government requirements and best practice.
You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to children and families by helping to improve services, support a sustainable childcare sector, and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. The role will also give you the chance to influence service development, promote high standards, and help ensure local families can access high-quality childcare.
For more information about the role, please see the Responsibilities section of the attached Job Role Profile.
This is a Fully Agile role, which means you will mainly work from home. You will regularly travel to childcare providers and Council offices across Cheshire West and Chester, and occasionally attend regional and national meetings and networking events.
About you
You will have experience of:
- Carrying out audits, monitoring performance and checking compliance with requirements, while providing support and challenge where improvements are needed.
- Quality assurance, service improvement or contract management.
- Responding to enquiries and complaints professionally and effectively.
- Building positive working relationships and working in partnership with providers, families, colleagues and other professionals.
- Analysing complex information, producing clear reports and making informed recommendations.
- Understanding how organisations and markets operate, with good commercial awareness.
- Applying government guidance and explaining requirements clearly to a range of stakeholders.
To find out more about the responsibilities, skills and requirements for the role, please see the attached Job Role Profile. Should you have any queries or wish to discuss the role in more detail, please contact by phone or email:
Email: bo.white@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Tel: 0151 337 4626
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children, or both).
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
Candidates may use AI tools to support proofreading, editing and presentation. However, all application materials should represent the candidate's own experience, perspectives and thinking. We are seeking original and authentic responses, and applicants should ensure that any submission reflects their own analysis, judgement and vision for the role. No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
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