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About The Service
Cardiff Parenting Services (which includes the Flying Start Project) are part of Cardiff Early Help. Cardiff Parenting Services are strategically led by a Senior Educational Psychologist and include teams that deliver group and individual parenting programmes and interventions, across the whole of Cardiff. We work in community settings, sometimes with families in the home and in accommodation such as hostels.
We have office bases across Cardiff, and also have equipment for mobile working.
You can learn more about elements of Early Help by visiting the Cardiff Families website.
We also share information about what we do on our Instagram and Facebook pages – search for Cardiff Flying Start/Dechrau’n Deg Caerdydd to follow us.
Staff who are new to our team say ‘It’s great being part of a supportive team, who work amazingly well together and are always there for each other. They really made me feel welcome and reassured, as I was so nervous!’
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About the job
The Cardiff Flying Start Groups Team currently provide informal drop-in sessions and engaging fun and informative Parenting Programmes in community venues across the city. Our wider work involves the delivery of a menu of formal and informal Parenting Provision delivered in groups, where the facilitating team are supported by programme coordinators.
Delivering with a Senior Parent Group Facilitator, the successful candidate will contribute to planning, providing and evaluating, effective programmes of play & parent support intervention. Particularly inclusive of families with children under 4 years of age, they will pro-actively contribute to the creation of welcoming and inclusive environments that are sensitive to the needs of adults and children using our service. They will foster a safe place for parents and children to play and interact, to support wellbeing and enhance positive parenting skills. Including leading on quality creche provision that supports families to access the Flying Start Parent Group support.
Hours of work are 8am - 4pm
We take the welfare of our staff seriously and strive to always create a positive working environment ensuring that our amazing workforce feel respected and valued.
Here are some examples of how we try and achieve this:
1. A generous annual leave entitlement.
2. Access to the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan.
3. Guaranteed access to further excellent Training & Development, to give you the opportunity to advance your career with us.
4. Access to employee equality networks for support, guidance and socialising (these networks include the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Network, Carers Network, Disability Network, LGBT Network & the Women’s Network).
5. Access to comprehensive employee wellbeing support.
6. Access to the MyAdvantages Employee Benefits Platform (which includes access to the Council’s Cycle to Work Scheme and exclusive discounts at retailers such as Asda, Tesco & Ikea).
What We Are Looking For From You
A L3 qualification in Children’s Care, Learning, Play and Development is essential (see the job description and personal specification for further details relating to qualifications) Also essential is a clean driving license and the use of a car, as successful candidates will be required to move around the city for delivery.
When applying, please make reference to how you meet the essential criteria of the attached person specification in the additional information section of the application.
The post holder should have a genuine interest and love of working with children under 4 and their families. We often work with service users who are experiencing challenge and trauma, so candidates will need to have a non-judgemental approach, demonstrating kindness, empathy and understanding.
Candidates must have a comprehensive knowledge of the developmental needs of children and be able to deliver information to parents about their child’s development or parenting approaches in a sensitive manner.
The post holder will receive, and need to problem solve and respond appropriately to, disclosures from service users concerning vulnerable children and/or adults, child protection and/or domestic abuse. Seeking support and advice from the Senior facilitator to efficiently follow protocols and procedures as necessary.
A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is also essential, as the role requires travel across all areas of the city.
The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh alongside other community languages would be an advantage.
Additional information
These vacancies are suitable for post share.
This post is temporary until 31st March 2027.
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.
These posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
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: You must apply for this role through Cardiff Council’s jobs site. Selecting “Apply Now” on E Teach will redirect you to the advert on our site, where you can complete the online application form. Applications sent by email, or submitted using any other template or format, cannot be accepted.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.