Job Category : Social Care Non-Qualified Vale of Glamorgan Council Location : Gladstone Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF631NH Start Date : immediate Start Hours: 35 Salary: £101.31 Per Day The Childcare Worker will be based within a Flying Start childcare setting in Barry. The hours of work are 35 per week - 8.45am - 4.15pm (7 hours per day). The role is term time only The hourly rate is £13.69ph DBS covering both adult and child barred list will be required under Flying Start 2 references required - 1 most recent employer and 1 personal. Gap in employment must be explained Responsible to: Flying Start Childcare Leader Key relationships/Functional links with: (main relationships with people inside and outside the organisation that the post holder will come into contact with during the course of their work) The key relationships for the post holder will be with the other staff within the setting, the children and their families. However, there will be a requirement to liaise with wider professionals in Flying Start as well as key agencies linked to Additional Learning Needs, Transition Support, Education, Social Services Main Purpose of Job: This is the main purpose or objective of the job – a short statement of why the job exists To provide high quality childcare for children aged 2-3 years Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities / KRA: The jobholder will be expected to complete the responsibilities / accountabilities effectively in order to deliver the key objectives of the organisation • To liaise with parents around the child’s care plan and wellbeing. • To co-operate in planning, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the project in undertaking its tasks and contributing to the achievement of the group’s overall aims. • To participate in training when required. • To maintain confidentiality. • Holidays have to be taken during the school holidays. • To be a key worker for a group of children • Work within the CIW standards for Regulated Childcare • Participate in the planning and implementation of activities to enhance children’s development • Maintain a flexible approach to work – understanding the need to work from a variety of childcare/crèche settings when the need arises. • To liaise with Flying Start/Families First and project staff maintaining a professional working alliance with other agencies who share public protection responsibilities. • To participate effectively in regular in-house supervision, team meetings and also commit to professional development opportunities in conjunction with the departments supervision policy. General information: The post holder will be required to comply with organisation’s policies and procedures. The organisation has a no smoking policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke on any of the organisation’s premises nor in any vehicle used on organisation business. This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job and will be subject review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the organisation. Other activities commensurate with this Job Description may from time to time be undertaken by the post holder.