Vale of Glamorgan Council
Flying Start Childcare Worker
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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: 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
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Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced –Child/Adult barred list
For Further Information, contact: Emma Selby, Childcare Manager – 01446 725106 emselby@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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