Flying Start Childcare Worker

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Barry

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 28,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a Childcare Worker to provide high quality care for 2-3 year olds within Flying Start settings in Barry. The role is 35 hours per week, term-time only, with Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2028.

You will plan play activities, support child development, and work across Flying Start locations while adhering to CIW regulations. An enhanced DBS is required for the role.

Qualifications

Experience of working with babies and young children and their families
Experience planning, organisation and implementation of play activities for young children
Experience of working in a crèche/childcare environment
Knowledge of CIW requirements for Regulated Childcare
Understanding of how children’s development is supported
Understanding of the Key Worker system
Flexible and committed approach to work
Sensitive to the individual needs of children and how to support them

Responsibilities

To provide high quality childcare provision for children aged 2-3 years within Flying Start settings.
To work flexibly across Flying Start locations to meet service needs.
Adhere to CIW regulatory requirements and safeguarding policies.

Skills

Babies/Young children experience

Play activities planning

Crèche/childcare experience

CIW requirements knowledge

Child development knowledge

Key Worker system understanding

Flexible and committed

Sensitivity to individual needs

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

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. 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 4 SCP 6 -7 £26,847 - £27,274 (£13.92 - £14.14 p/h) pro rata

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 35 hours per week – term time only

Main Place of Work: Barry

Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2028

Description: To provide high quality childcare provision for children aged 2-3 years within Flying Start settings.

About You

You will need:

Experience of working with Babies/Young children and their families
Experience of planning, organisation and the implementation of play activities for young children
Experience of working in a crèche/childcare environment
Knowledge of CIW requirements for Regulated Childcare
Good knowledge of how to support children’s development.
Understanding of Key Worker system
Motivation and enthusiasm for the post and an understanding of the tasks required
Flexible and committed approach to work
Sensitive to the individual needs of children and how to support children in settings
NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, NNEB or an equivalent relevant qualification For Early Years and Childcare
Understanding the need to work from other Flying Start locations to meet the needs of the service