Flying Start Parenting Worker (Maternity Leave Cover)

NPT Pass; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Wales is seeking a Flying Start Parenting Worker to join the team. The role involves supporting parents and promoting positive parenting in the community. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification or above and experience with child development. A rewarding and challenging career awaits with ample training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with Parent Nurture training preferred.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection is essential.
• Ability to handle complex parenting situations.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of parenting support within the project.
• Lone working with parents having varying complexities.
• Promote positive parenting in the community.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Parenting support

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Qualification or above

Job description

Job reference REQ04660 Date posted 16/09/2025 Application closing date 12/10/2025 Location Taibach Library Salary Grade 5 SCP 10 £27.694 to SCP 17 £31.022 Package “Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.” Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education and Schools

Flying Start Parenting Worker (Maternity Leave Cover)

(Temp 12mths Maternity Leave Cover)

Location of post: First Floor, Taibach Library, Commercial Road,SA13 1PZ

Is this post a secondment? NO

About the role:

We are currently looking for a Flying Start Parenting Worker to join our dynamic and friendly team to cover Maternity leave.

Flying Start is a Welsh Government program, which seeks to target support for pre-school children and their families within identified areas, and to deliver specific outcomes for children. From September, a phased expansion of the program requires us to expand the early years and family support workforce here in Neath Port Talbot.

Working under the supervision of the Flying Start Parenting Lead, within the multi agency Flying Start Team you will carry out a range of duties to support the continued development and delivery of parenting support within the project in Neath Port Talbot, with a key focus promoting positive parenting to families. Experience of Parent Nurture training, or a commitment to attending in-depth training is crucial to the success of the project. You will hold a caseload of parents with varying needs, some very complex and key tasks will involve lone working. Knowledge/awareness of Social Services, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Court Proceedings, court reports and Statements is essential for this post.

The post holder will need a wide range of skills and experience of working with and alongside parents that are facing difficulties. An ability to work under pressure to complete work by set timescales is essential.

About you:

Do you have:

• a relevant Level 3 Qualification or above
• A good sound knowledge of child development
• Training or willingness to undertake training in supporting parents and young children
• A calm and understanding manner, with a person centred approach
• Understanding and/or experience of parenting in the current climate

If you are looking for a rewarding, yet challenging career, with many training and development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside many skilled and talented professionals within Early Years, Flying Start Neath Port Talbot is the team for you!

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.