Early Years Development Worker

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join Inspire libraries’ Early Years team as an Early Years Development Worker.

The post supports the development, delivery and promotion of library services to children aged 0 - 4 and their families, including the BookTrust Bookstart programme.

You will be working directly with children and their families in libraries and in the community including; children’s centres, nurseries, parent and toddler groups to encourage book sharing and library use to help inspire a love of books that could last a lifetime. You will be an advocate for the Bookstart programme, early literacy and libraries and work closely with partners in early years, education and health services and across Inspire.

Recent experience of work with young children and their families in a library, education or childcare setting is essential.

You will have excellent communication skills, organisational abilities and an enthusiasm and commitment to the ethos and principles of Bookstart and the public library service.

The postholder will be based at Sutton-in-Ashfield Library, with home working supported, the post involves travel countywide to libraries and community venues.

For further details and to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Carolyn Gallagher carolyn.gallagher@inspireculture.org.uk or Marie Evans marie.evans@inspireculture.org.uk

To apply for this role please go to the Inspire website at Current Vacancies | Inspire - Culture, Learning, Libraries (inspireculture.org.uk)

Closing date: 8th May 2024.