Creche Leader (Relief)

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Aberystwyth is seeking a relief Crèche Leader to oversee crèche services, supporting parents attending courses. This role involves organizing staff, ensuring compliance with standards, and planning activities for children aged 0-4. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of experience, with training offered. Various benefits include a lifestyle savings scheme and generous employer pension scheme.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Ability to support children's development and care for their needs.
• Good practical skills to support the delivery of group sessions.
• Understanding of children's rights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff providing crèche services for parents in courses.
• Organize crèche staff and maintain documentation.
• Plan and prepare activities for children aged 0-4 years.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Practical skills for session delivery

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

We are looking to recruit a relief Crèche Leader to join Parenting & Family Support– Porth Cymorth Cynnar on a permanent, casual basis.

About the role

To oversee staff in providing a crèche service to parents in order that parents can attend Parenting Courses. Ensuring that all crèches will meet CSSIW standards.

The Crèche leader will take overall responsibility for: contacting crèche staff and organising their working patterns to create a team to support the Parenting and Families Service to successfully run a course this will include maintaining the appropriate paperwork for running the crèche e.g. registration documents, risk assessments, carrying out a risk assessment of the venue before each session.

On a day to day basis you will:

• Take a lead role in organising and delivering the provision of crèche facilities or other childcare services.
• Support the delivery of group sessions.
• Take a lead role in planning and preparation of activities for groups of children and to meet individual needs as required.
• be responsible for carrying out a risk assessment of the premises and equipment each time it is used
• create a welcoming environment.
• Plan and prepare activities for groups of children and to meet individual needs as required.
• Able to lead a small team of staff competently.
• Excellent organisational skills and leadership qualities.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and make measured decision.
• Friendly personality, with the ability to use good communication skills to build trusting relationships with both adults and children.
• Good team worker.
• Ability to provide a welcoming atmosphere for both children and parents.
• Ability to plan and prepare activities for children (0-4yrs) of different needs.
• Good practical skills to support the delivery of group sessions.
• Ability to support children’s development.
• Ability to care for and meet the needs of children in childcare settings, family centres, and Integrated Children’s Centres.
• An awareness of when to call parents due to child’s illness or inability to settle in to crèche.
• Have an understanding of children’s rights.
• The ability to drive to locations.

Whilst previous experience is useful it is not essential. Applications from candidates with little or no experience are welcomed. We will ensure you have all the training and support you need to confidently undertake the role.

We welcome applications from non-Welsh speakers. All successful applicants requiring support to learn/improve their Welsh language skills will be offered funded lessons, during work time, to help reach the desired standard.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Porth Cymorth Cynnar – Community Wellbeing and Learning

We provide early help, prevention and intervention services to a range of groups and individuals across the County. Our aim is to identify need and offer support before issues and concerns become too great and more formal intervention is needed. Our key functions include:

• Lifelong Learning and Skills
• Leisure & Wellbeing
• Early Intervention Services
• Support and Prevention Services
• Ceredigion Pupil Referral Unit

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