Senior Childcare Worker - 18.5 hours - Temporary / Fixed Term March 2028
- barry, wales, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- Part time
Job Description
About Us
The Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications within its Flying Start Programme. Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme and is available in targeted areas supporting all families to give 0-3-year olds a Flying Start in life. The programme aims to provide intensive support services for children and their families.
About Us
The Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications within its Flying Start Programme. Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme and is available in targeted areas supporting all families to give 0-3-year olds a Flying Start in life. The programme aims to provide intensive support services for children and their families.
The focus of the programme is on promoting language, cognitive, social and emotional skills, physical development and the early identification of high needs. This is achieved through the delivery of health support and guidance, parenting groups and support and free part time childcare
Ambitious : Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open : Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together : Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud : Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Pay Details : Grade 5, SCP 8 - 12, £27,709- £29,542 (Pro Rata), £13.90 - £14.82 p/h
Hours of Work : 18.5 hours per week PM
Working Pattern : Monday to Friday - term time only (39 weeks)
Main Place of Work : Flying Start, Barry
Temporary Reason : Welsh Government funded post until
Description: Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded initiative aimed at children aged 0-4 years and their families. Our 4 internal childcare settings are an integral part of the service, delivering sessional childcare term time only. We are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic Senior childcare worker to join our dedicated childcare team. You will contribute to delivering a high quality, fun, nurturing experience, providing learning and development opportunities for the children in your care. Although you will be primarily based in one setting, there is an expectation that all staff cover across all sites as needed. As a Flying Start childcare worker you will have access to a wide variety of funded training, including the opportunity to pursue CCLD in childcare. You will be an integral part of the wider Flying Start team, with lots of support available as well as excellent career progression opportunities.
About You
You will need :
- Minimum NVQ 4/ QCF5 in Children’s Care Learning and Development (CCLD)
- Advanced Practitioner with the willingness to achieve the relevant leadership and management units
- Early Years and Childcare Experience of working with Babies/Young children and their families.
- Understanding of CIW requirements for Regulated Childcare
- Experience of planning, organisation and the implementation of play activities for young children
Additional information
DBS Check Required : Enhanced & Barred Both
For Further Information, contact : Emma Selby, Childcare Manager / or /
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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