Early Years Antenatal Support Worker

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport City Council is seeking an Early Years Antenatal Support Worker to join the Early Years Team within Prevention and Inclusion. The role involves delivering support and interventions in the home, community and group settings, helping families during pregnancy and the early post-natal period.

Ideal candidates will hold NVQ level 5 in childcare or equivalent, with extensive experience supporting hard-to-reach families and literacy at level 2 or higher.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 5 in childcare or equivalent qualifications, or willingness to work towards within 12 months.
• Extensive experience of working with hard-to-reach families.
• Level 2 standard literacy as a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and interventions within the home, in the community and in group settings.
• Work in partnership to deliver the Midwifery and Early Years Transformation Core Programme.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Literacy level 2

Education

NVQ Level 5 in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Post No.POSN005301- Early Years Antenatal Support Worker

We are looking to appoint x1 Early Years Antenatal Support Worker in the Early Years Team within Prevention and Inclusion. The role will provide support and interventions within the home, in the community and in group settings. The Early Years Antenatal Support Workers will work in partnership, to deliver the Midwifery and Early Years Transformation Core Programme.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Early Years Antenatal Support Worker. The candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as genuine commitment to the care and development of families in pregnancy and the early post-natal period.

NVQ level 5 in childcare or equivalent qualifications in a relevant discipline (or be willing to work towards within a 12-month period) Extensive experience of working with hard-to-reach families is essential.

The candidate will possess level 2 standard literacy as a minimum.

For more information, please contact Emma Nowell - Deputy Team Manager, Early Years - [e-mail]

The appointment process will involve candidates being given a scenario and then feeding back their thoughts and an interview with senior members of Early Years Services.

Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented, or living, in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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