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 • Provide an information and support service for parents and carers • Provide information, training and funding support for early years’ practitioners You will have excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with the general public and act as a point of information, advice or guidance where appropriate. The ability to work as part of a team completing shared tasks is essential in order to deliver a service to others.