Vale of Glamorgan Council
Flying Start Childcare Apprentice - 2 posts available
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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.
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About The Role
Pay Details:
Apprentice Rates per hour dependent on age based on National Minimum Wage rates:
- 18-20: £8.60/ph
- 21+: £11.44/ph
Hours of Work / Working Pattern:
35 hours per week, term time only
Main Place of Work:
Barry
Temporary Reason:
Welsh Government funded project
Description:
To support the team in providing high quality childcare provision for children aged 2-3 years within Flying Start settings
About You
You will need:
- Experience/ Interest of working with Babies/Young children and their families
- Basic knowledge of child development
- A good general education.
- Willingness to work toward QCF level 2 and level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, within an agreed timescale.
- Motivation and enthusiasm for the post and an understanding of the tasks required.
- Friendly and approachable manner and be able to communicate with a range of professionals and parents
- Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
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Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced DBS with Child barred list
For Further Information, contact:
- Claire Urch – Early Years and Childcare Manager – curch@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
- Emma Selby – Childcare Manager – emselby@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
- Telephone: 01446 732180/01446 725106
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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