Childcare Worker

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

Pay Details: Grade 4, SCP 5 - 7 £23,500- £24,294 p.a. pro rata

Hours of Work: 35 hrs per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, term time (39 weeks)

Main Place of Work: Barry

Temporary Reason: In line with funding until March 2025

Description:

The post holder will provide high quality childcare for 2 to 3 year olds in the Flying Start areas of Barry.

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

DBS Check Required: Enhanced child and adult barred list

For Further Information, contact: Emma Selby - Childcare Manager - emselby@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or 01446 725106/07725705324

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