We aim, through the Early Childhood Service (ECS) to work with children, families, early years and childcare settings and partner organisations to help ensure that every child is supported to achieve his or her potential. These early years are when the foundations for future mental health, emotional well-being, intelligence and parenting ability are all set in place. The home surroundings, family life and parenting are all important factors in determining positive outcomes for children in the future. You will offer information and guidance to the public and early years’ practitioners and provide administrative support in the production, collection and analysis of data to carry out the services of the Early Childhood Service. You will assist in delivery of the Early Childhood Service strategies in West Sussex to secure high quality early years and childcare provision. You will provide an information and support service for parents and carers. You will provide information, training and funding support for early years’ practitioners.

Salary 16,231 to 16,969 per annum (8,115 to 8,484 pro rata) Permanent, Full time and Part time Based in Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill

Interview date: 27th May 2015 This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check)