Deputy Senior Childcare Worker

Bridgend County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bridgend Council seeks a Deputy Senior Childcare Worker (Flying Start) for maternity cover. The post supports 2–3 year olds within term-time hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00–15:30) in our Garth setting, with a fixed-term up to 31 March 2028 and temporary up to 12 months or until the post holder returns.

DBS required; Welsh language ability desirable. The role offers term-time benefits, progression opportunities, and a supportive team delivering high-quality early years education with Local Government

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children.
• Experience with multi-agency working to support families.
• Level 3 childcare qualification, with progress toward Level 4 leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 2-3 years within Flying Start to give them the best start.
• Work as part of a team during term-time hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00–15:30).
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support families and safeguarding.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Caring

Motivated

Reliable

Multi-agency working

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Leadership/management (Level 4) underway

Job description

Deputy Senior Childcare Worker – Flying Start (Maternity cover)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Contractual hours 35

Basis Term time

Job category/type Early Years and Childcare

Date posted 05/11/2026

Job reference 19305

35 hours per week

Term Time

Fixed Term up to 31 March 2028

Temporary up to 12 months or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Childcare Worker to join our Flying Start team, supporting children aged 2-3 years old to give them the best start in life.

Benefits

• Enjoy the benefits of working term-time, offering a fantastic work-life balance.
• Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Be part of a supportive, professional team committed to delivering high-quality early years education.
• Work closely with a range of professionals through multi-agency partnerships, ensuring children and families receive the best possible support.
• Continuous opportunities for professional development and training.

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who has a genuine passion for working with young children.
• A caring, motivated, and reliable individual who is committed to supporting children’s development.
• Experience or understanding of multi-agency working to support families holistically.
• Will hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification ideally be working towards a level 4 leadership and management qualification as set out in the Social Care Wales qualification Framework for Flying Start.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a rewarding, community-focused service that helps give children the best possible start in life. The position is based in our Garth setting and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am – 3.30pm, during term time only.

It is desirable that you will be able to converse and respond to correspondence with confidence and ease in Welsh.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.