Senior Childcare Worker - Temporary / Fixed Term March 2028

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a Senior childcare worker to join the Flying Start programme in Barry. You will contribute to high quality, nurturing care and development opportunities for 0-4 year olds and their families. You may work across multiple settings, with funded training opportunities including pursuit of CCLD qualifications.

Role is 35 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks), temporary until 31 March 2028, with pro rata salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ 4/ QCF5 in Children’s Care Learning and Development (CCLD).
• Advanced Practitioner with the willingness to achieve leadership units.
• Experience with babies/young children and families.
• Understanding CIW requirements for Regulated Childcare.
• Experience planning and implementing play activities for young children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, fun, nurturing care and learning opportunities for children.
• Cover across sites as needed and support Flying Start teams.

Skills

NVQ 4 / QCF5

Early years

Leadership readiness

Childcare planning

Education

NVQ 4 / QCF5 in CCLD

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.

About The Role

Pay Details

Grade 5, SCP 8 - 12, £27,709- £29,542 (Pro Rata) £14.36 - £15.31 Per Hour

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday - term time only (39 weeks)

Main Place of Work

Flying Start, Barry

Temporary Reason

Welsh Government funded post until 31.03.2028

Description

Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded initiative aimed at children aged 0-4 years and their families. Our 4 internal childcare settings are an integral part of the service, delivering sessional childcare term time only. We are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic Senior childcare worker to join our dedicated childcare team. You will contribute to delivering a high quality, fun, nurturing experience, providing learning and development opportunities for the children in your care. Although you will be primarily based in one setting, there is an expectation that all staff cover across all sites as needed. As a Flying Start childcare worker you will have access to a wide variety of funded training, including the opportunity to pursue CCLD in childcare. You will be an integral part of the wider Flying Start team, with lots of support available as well as excellent career progression opportunities.

You will need

• Minimum NVQ 4/ QCF5 in Children’s Care Learning and Development (CCLD)
• Advanced Practitioner with the willingness to achieve the relevant leadership and management units
• Early Years and Childcare Experience of working with Babies/Young children and their families.
• Understanding of CIW requirements for Regulated Childcare
• Experience of planning, organisation and the implementation of play activities for young children

Additional information

DBS Check Required

Enhanced & Barred Both

For Further Information, contact

Emma Selby, Childcare Manager / 01446 725106 or 07725705324 / [e-mail]

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.