Wraparound and Childcare Programme Co-ordinator

Wraparound and Childcare Programme Co-ordinator, Rochdale
Pay rate, £27.41 per hour  
Job Purpose: -

• To undertake, review and update mapping of current wraparound and childcare provision across the borough.
• To lead consultation with children, parents and carers, providers, and partners about demand for wraparound childcare and their views.
• Provide business planning and marketing advice and guidance to new and existing early years childcare providers and schools to develop, support and sustain childcare provision.
• Work closely with finance officers and providers to complete funding applications and business plans to support development of high-quality, sustainable provision.
• Provide ongoing monitoring, advice, support and challenge providers to ensure high quality inclusive practice is maintained, improvements are monitored, and poor practice is reported through appropriate channels.
• Identify and share models of best practice, effectively engage with providers to secure high quality provision that meets all regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the development of cross-sector provider networks and support their effectiveness. 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the local authority, schools and key external agencies to ensure joined up partnership working to meet individual needs of children and families.