Vale of Glamorgan Council
Flying Start Early Years Practitioner
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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 5, SCP 8 -12 - £26,824 - £28,598 pa
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Barry
Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2028
Description:
To deliver high quality 1:1 support in families homes with children aged 0-4 years. To deliver early years groups to families in the designated areas of Flying Start.
About You
You will need:
- Minimum three years experience of working with Children and Families
- Minimum two years of working directly in Family Support
- Experience of working within the Early Years sector
- Knowledge of early intervention initiatives
- Good knowledge of Children’s Development and Play
- Ability to work under pressure and have a flexible approach to work
- Ability to work one to one with parents in their home
- Level 3 in Early Years, Education, CCLD or a relevant equivalent qualification (must be related to 0-4year old development)
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Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced both Adult/Child Barred List
For Further Information, contact: Karen Davies – Flying Start Senior Early Years Practitioner – kardavies@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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