54 Parents jobs in the United Kingdom
Remote Child Development Specialist
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Remote Senior Child Development Specialist
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The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working directly with children in an educational or care setting, preferably in a leadership or advisory capacity, is required. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with diverse families and stakeholders virtually. Proficiency with online collaboration tools, learning management systems, and video conferencing platforms is a must. You should have a strong understanding of developmental milestones from birth to age eight and be adept at identifying and supporting children with diverse learning needs. A genuine passion for fostering child development and a commitment to continuous learning are paramount. This is a remote-first position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the UK, but ideally suited for candidates who thrive in a virtual, collaborative environment.
Early Years Child Development Specialist
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Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging early years education programs.
- Observe and assess children's developmental progress.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
- Develop and implement individualized learning plans.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
- Promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Contribute to curriculum planning and review.
- Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development.
- Level 3 Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an early years setting.
- In-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework or equivalent.
- Understanding of child development theories and best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Relevant safeguarding training and enhanced DBS check required.
BTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Child Development - Examiner

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Examiner will mark candidates' responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN or Learner Work Transfer, which can be done from home. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.
We are currently recruiting for BTEC Tech awards Examiners in the following areas:
Animal Care
Art and Design
Child development
Construction
Creative Digital Media
Digital Information Technology
Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Sport
Travel and Tourism
**Responsibilities**
+ To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained.
+ To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
+ To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
+ To ensure all administration is completed as specified.
**Experience/Qualifications needed**
+ You will hold a minimum of one year's full time teaching experience of the relevant subject.
+ You will have a degree or equivalent.
+ You will be a qualified teacher.
**Competencies required**
+ You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
+ You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
+ You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme.
**About Pearson**
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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BTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Child Development - Moderator

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Animal Care
Art and Design
Child development
Construction
Creative Digital Media
Digital Information Technology
Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Sport
Travel and Tourism
**Overview of the role**
Moderators are responsible for moderating centres' assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and the awarding organisation's procedures.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Attend standardisation meetings. Moderators will not be permitted to carry out moderation if they fail to attend the appropriate standardisation meeting/s. Moderators must not moderate any candidate work before the standardisation meetings.
2. Moderate centres' assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and our procedures.
3. Send any centre requests for special consideration to Pearson. Send any other JCQ documentation from centres to Pearson.
4. Maintain regular contact with their Team Leader as appropriate, raising issues as they arise.
5. Ensure all Moderator marks and E9 Moderator reports are submitted on the system by specified deadlines. All E9 moderator reports must be at the standard specified in the standardisation meeting.
6. Keep all records relating to their moderator role for one year after the examination series.
**Experience/ Qualifications needed:**
You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
a. within the last 8 years
b. within the relevant subject
c. since qualifying as a teacher
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
**About Pearson**
Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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Early Years Practitioner - Preschool & Child Development
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As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan and deliver engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. You will observe children's progress, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child's development and well-being. Creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported is a key aspect of this role. You will work as part of a dedicated team, contributing to the overall effectiveness and ethos of the childcare setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality educational activities and experiences for children aged 2-5 years.
- Ensure the safety, welfare, and security of all children under your care.
- Create a stimulating and inspiring learning environment that promotes curiosity and exploration.
- Observe, assess, and record children's learning and development, providing constructive feedback.
- Build positive and supportive relationships with children, parents, and families.
- Promote the social, emotional, and physical development of each child.
- Maintain excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the setting.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health and safety guidelines.
- Continuously update your knowledge and skills through professional development.
Family Support Worker
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We are requiring a dedicated and resilient practitioner with a strong background in working with children and young people on the edge of care. These young people are often hard to reach and require someone with the experience, empathy, and determination to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change
The post holder will be required to work minimum 3 days per week office/community based with ability to WFH 2 days by request (in line with service need).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- To be allocated as a key worker for children & families.
- To undertake whole family assessments including the use of evidence-based tools.
- To work with parents / carers, children and young people as well as the family network through home visits or otherwise, ensuring that good outcomes are achieved.
- To co-produce plans with families that contain SMART outcome focussed goals.
- To lead on or participate in, formal internal and / or multi-agency reviews in line with practice standards.
- To deliver practical interventions including the use of evidence-based tools.
- To complete recording on case files that is accurate and evidences the voice of the child throughout intervention and planning
- To work in a whole family way promoting and developing parenting skills.
- Support children, young people and their families to build resilience and develop coping strategies.
- To organise and lead on group work with parents, young people and children where required.
- To ensure children and their parents have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the service.
- Work with education partners and other key stakeholders to identify threshold appropriate support and intervention.
- To effectively utilise supervision to discuss casework, training or any other issues as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Level 3 or above qualification in Health / Social Care or similar relevant area.
- Significant experience in working with vulnerable children and their families
- Experience of assessing, planning and working with children and families in a multi-disciplinary context, working with families around parenting strategies and approaches.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage children who may be resistant or withdrawn.
- A reflective and resilient approach to practice, with a commitment to continuous learning.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and family dynamics.
- Enhanced DBS
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
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Family Support Worker
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Are you an experienced support worker?
Have you helped those with complex social issues including homelessness, substance misuse and trauma?
We need a full time Family Support Worker for an incredible project run by a local housing association.
Salary range: 26,500 to 28,200
Permanent Contract
35 hours per week
Working across 2 projects based in Cardiff
Good holiday entitlement
Working pattern:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 9am to 5pm
Wednesday - 11am to 7pm
What will you do?
- Provide support to those who are facing housing issues
- Assist with complex needs - like substance misuse, mental health and significant trauma
- This is not a care role, you will not be involved in personal care
- Advice, guidance, emotional and practical support
- Be there to listen, understand and provide links to other services
- Working with other agencies, services and charities
- To be compassionate, non-judgemental and proactive
What do we need?
- Someone who understands trauma and physiologically informed practices
- Knowledge of housing related support and HSG (Housing Support Grant) projects
- Able to complete detailed support plans
- The ability to carry out the relevant risk assessments
- Someone who has worked in homelessness, housing, domestic violence, substance misuse or mental health support
- Great with people - can build trust and meaningful connections
- A caring and compassionate support worker
- Someone who wants to make a real difference
- Able to drive and pass a DBS check
PLEASE NOTE: A DRIVERS LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A VEHICLE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be the family support worker needed by those engaged with the service, get in touch with Keeran @ Moxie People
Location: Cardiff
Full time - Permanent
Family Support Worker
Family Support Worker
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Duties of the role:
- Carrying out supervised contact visits with young people and their families
- Undertake initial assessment work with families
- Carrying out emergency interventions and support visits to families
- Holding a case load of families that you will work closely with alongside the assistance of the Social Worker
- Experience of working with young people and their families
- Full UK driving license
- Enhanced DBS check
- Be able to work upon own initiative and within a team
- You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of social work
- We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
- We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
- We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply now. Don't miss your chance to become a family support worker at Cardiff Council! To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Eilidh at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
Family Support worker
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Location: Widnes/Liverpool
Salary: £26-£27K
Hours: Full-time e.g. 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
In this role, you’ll work directly in the community and in people’s homes, helping families overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and access essential services. You’ll play a vital part in improving outcomes for children and helping families lead safer, healthier lives
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one support for families in need of practical or emotional help
- Work collaboratively with schools, social care, health services, and voluntary sector partners
- Identify needs and create tailored support plans for families
- Help families access community resources and services
- Support children and young people’s development, wellbeing, and school attendance
- Maintain accurate case notes and attend relevant meetings
- You have experience working with children, young people, or families
- You’re empathetic, a great listener, and calm under pressure
- You understand safeguarding and confidentiality
- You’re organized, reliable, and confident working independently
- A driving license and access to a vehicle is a plus!
- A supportive, values-driven team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Flexible working opportunities
- The chance to make a lasting impact in your community
Please email your CV (url removed)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to robust safer recruitment procedures, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check where applicable.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application .
We are looking for individuals with:
Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
- The ability to work full-time and meet the demands of a dynamic, community-based role