All members of staff employed by the Trust have an individual responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young people and vulnerable adults that they are responsible for, or come into contact with.
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It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Here you will be able to view current vacancies, download application forms, job descriptions and person specifications.
Here you will be able to view current vacancies, download application forms, job descriptions and person specifications.
St. Paul’s Community Development Trust will only consider applications on the St. Paul’s application form unless otherwise stated on the advert.
Staff Benefits
Employees of the Trust enjoy a range of benefits such as:
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement – 6 weeks on top of Bank Holidays – so this is usually 38 paid days per year (pro rata for part time staff)
- Access to Training for your Continuous Professional Development – we actively encourage staff to undertake additional training and development, not just specific to your individual role but essential areas such as Health & Safety, Safeguarding and more.
- The Trust has Childcare Facilities on site including Nursery provision (0-5 age group), after school clubs and Holiday Playschemes (up to age 14). All are Ofsted registered and are competitively priced.
- The Trust offers a Pension Scheme which pays in 3% – in real terms, on an average £25,000 pa salary, the Trust contributes £62 per month to your pension.
- Birmingham Hospital Saturday Fund Health Scheme: This is a low cost health insurance for up to 22 different benefits including optician’s and dentist’s bills. A premium is deducted monthly through your salary.
Employee Assistance Programme: All employed staff have access to this service which is paid for by the Trust. They can access emotional, legal and financial support when they require it.
Refreshments: The Trust provides staff with free tea/coffee etc. on each site.
Application Guidance
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
Completing the application form is the first step towards gaining employment at St Paul’s Community Development Trust.
To present yourself with the best possible chance of gaining an interview, please consider to the following guidelines: –
- Ensure your application is returned by the closing date and time specified.
- Read the Job Description and Person Specification thoroughly before you begin and demonstrate how your skills and experience match those specified ‘Essential’ in the Person Specification.
- Use examples from your lifetime experiences and achievements to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills for the post. Your experience could be from home, school, previous/current employment, voluntary work or work experience.
- Inform the people that you intend to use as referees.
Applications should be submitted electronically using the application form on the Vacancy details via email to HR@stpaulstrust.org.uk.
Current Vacancies
Job Title: | Playworker |
Department: | ‘The Nest’ Out of School Club |
Salary: | £10.42 per hour |
Hours: | 26 hours per week over 4 days |
Contract Term: | |
Closing Date: | |
Job Purpose and Description: | |
To work within ‘The Nest’ Out of School Club. To undertake Escort Duties, collecting | |
Application form | Word Doc |
Advert | PDF Document |
JD/PS | PDF Document |
Complete the Application Form and email: | HR@stpaulstrust.org.uk |
Job Title: | Early Years and Outreach Worker |
Department: | Children’s Centre – Hall Green District |
Salary: | £24,778pa (pro rata £17,179pa) |
Hours: | 26 hours per week over 4 days |
Contract Term: | Subject to a 6-month Probationary Review |
Closing Date: | 9th December 2023 12 noon |
Job Purpose and Description: | |
To deliver services in the community which promote child development, and to undertake mandatory visits and development checks. To support parents who have under 5s with SEND needs ensuring inclusive practice and signposting to additional specialist support as required. Experience of undertaking outreach work within the community and of working with SEND needs and their families is essential along with NVQ 3 Children’s Care Learning & Development or equivalent. Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake Training in order to carry out mandated development checks. | |
Application form | Word Doc |
Advert | PDF Document |
JD/PS | PDF Document |
Complete the Application Form and email: | HR@stpaulstrust.org.uk |
Job Title: | Bank Staff for St Paul’s Child Care provisions |
Department: | Nursery and/or Out of School provision |
Salary: | National Minimum Wage (dependant on age) |
Job Purpose and Description: | |
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic bank staff to work as part of our teams in our nursery and/or our out of school provision. These roles are flexible, depending on needs of setting and your availability. In order to be considered, you must have relevant experience of working within a childcare setting. Duties include:
St. Paul’s Community Development Trust has a history of 40 plus years of working with children and families in Balsall Heath and the wider community of Birmingham. We have wonderful outdoor spaces for play and uniquely all children have access to our urban farm. Our nursery is an Ofsted registered good service and we pride ourselves on our caring and creative approach to child development. | |
Application form | Word Doc |
Advert | PDF Document |
Complete the Application Form and email: | HR@stpaulstrust.org.uk |
St. Paul’s Community Development Trust is committed to promoting equal opportunities. The Trustees value diversity and require their staff to be fair and to avoid any form of discrimination.
They aim to ensure equal chances for all to work, or volunteer for the Trust, and to learn, enjoy leisure, training and the Trust’s other services and facilities. In striving to achieve equality of opportunity, the Trust will seek to overcome discriminatory barriers, in line with Equalities Act 2010.