An exciting opportunity has become available within our Cardiff Parenting Team Creche Team, to work under the Cardiff Council childcare provisions. We are looking for 3 Creche Assistants to join our team.
In Cardiff we believe that every child and young person should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We recognise that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families and community, as families understand their own children. This is your opportunity to join one of the many innovative and progressive services that make up the Cardiff Early Help Team. The Early Help Team has a multi-agency approach which seeks to reduce the number of children, young people and families requiring statutory services provided by Social Services and make prevention everybody’s business. Our aim is to build resilience in children and families so that they have the capacity to overcome their own difficulties for the remainder of their lives.
Parents whose children have used the creche have said.
Positive experience for both me and my child being able to leave her in the creche. Staff are so professional and helpful. I would like to attend more programmes with creches.
I really appreciate how they settled him but would come to get me if he really needed me. They were so friendly and looked after my boy well. Amazing ladies!
What staff have said
I love working within the creche team because everyone is so friendly and I've built up some amazing friendships while doing a job that I love.
It makes me feel more passionate and motivated to work amongst and with my team
No day is the same and it's great having such a supportive and friendly team
We also post on our Facebook pages – search for Cardiff Parenting – Rhianta Caerdydd to find out more.
About the job
We are looking for 3 Creche Assistants to join our childcare team within Early Help. You will be directly employed by Cardiff Council to work at a variety of settings in the community across Cardiff. You will need to be able to travel to different locations in the day. Early Help Creche Assistants will assist in the delivery of quality crèche provision for children whose parents are attending Parenting Programmes with Cardiff Parenting Services. They will also assist when required in the provision of quality childcare and play opportunities for children aged 2 to 3 years across two excellent Flying Start Childcare settings. This position has excellent career and development opportunities for Level 2 qualified applicants (Children’s Care, Play, Learning & Development - CCPLD).
The creche assistants will play a key part in joining an experienced team of staff who provide engaging and fun play experiences for children aged 0-4 years. We welcome new and exciting ideas from successful candidates for children to learn through play and being outdoors.
The paid hours are 35 hours a week term time only. Every day includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
The Creche Assistant will have a commitment to children’s development and ensuring that the children and families feel safe, valued and respected at all times.
Cardiff Council take the welfare of all of our staff seriously and we strive to deliver positive working arrangements that support our amazing workforce to feel respected and valued. Here’s some examples of how we try to achieve this, with opportunities for you as an employee:
* Excellent training and development opportunities provided by a knowledgeable and dedicated workforce development team whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner who is an expert in your field.
* Opportunities for career development across the whole of Cardiff Early Help Team – we encourage career progression and support employees with ensuring that they have access to develop their strengths in all fields.
* Support provided through mentorship, supervision and a senior management team that recognises achievements and celebrates success.
You will be supported with an induction and ongoing line management, supervision and professional development.
This post is subject to Welsh Government funding and therefore has a temporary category.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our already established team
Essential: a qualification inChildren’s Care, Play, Learning & Development (CCPLD minimum Level 2) please see the job description and personal specification for further information.
* Must have experience of working in a crèche setting (under 4’s) and be motivated and passionate about work with young children and their families.
* Experience of planning, preparing and delivering stimulating activities to engage young children is necessary.
* An understanding of, and experience in dealing with, safeguarding issues in relation to children, young people and their families is essential.
* Experience of contributing to effective teamwork – this could be in your paid job, as a volunteer or through college/training experiences of teamwork
* A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as the role requires travel across all areas of the city.
Additional information
If you questions about the role, please contactSarah Mackay 07817 955443who will be more than happy to help.
If you require additional support to complete the Creche Assistant job application, our Into Work Advice Service team can help you. To receive further support contact 029 2087 1071 or emailintoworkadviceservice@cardiff.gov.uk
This post is temporary until 31st March 2026, but could be extended.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
This post is suitable for post share.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
This role is part-time at 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The advertised salary is based on a full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The actual salary will be lower than the advertised salary because of the part-time hours and weeks worked.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on ourwebsite :
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
Job Category Education - Professional / Support
Department Housing & Communities
Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Temporary (Term Time)
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