We have an exciting opportunity to join our Childcare and Play Team as a Childcare Admissions Support Officer
Are you looking for a rewarding role that directly supports children and families across Blaenau Gwent?
Brief Summary of the Role
The Childcare Admissions Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the Flying Start programme by ensuring that childcare admissions, allocations, and transitions for families run smoothly. The role involves collecting and reviewing vacancy, capacity, attendance, assessment and progression data from childcare providers, and liaising with health professionals, parents, and settings to ensure children’s needs are met. It also includes encouraging take‑up of childcare places, addressing any barriers families may face, and supporting professional learning activities within the Childcare and Play Team.
Key Responsibilities
* Collecting and reviewing vacancy, capacity, attendance, assessment, and progression data from childcare providers.
* Liaising with health professionals, parents, and settings to ensure children’s needs are met.
* Encouraging take‑up of childcare places and addressing barriers families may face.
* Supporting professional learning activities within the Childcare and Play Team.
* Contributing to training coordination, data collation, transition support, and engagement with families and providers.
Key Requirements
* Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
* Pre‑employment screening will include an Enhanced Disclosure.
* Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
Closing Information
* Closing Date: 06/05/2026 At 12:00 midnight
* Interview Date: 15/05/2026
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