Flying Start Childcare Worker (35 Hours)
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About Us
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.
About Us
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
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
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Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Pay Details: Grade 4, SCP 5 - 7, £24,790 - £25,584 (Pro Rata), £12.85 - £13.26 p/h
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 35 hours per week – term time only
Main Place of Work: Barry
Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2028
Description: Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded initiative aimed at children aged 0-4 years and their families. Our 4 internal childcare settings are an integral part of the service, delivering sessional chilldcare term time only. We are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic childcare worker to join our dedicated childcare team. You will contribute to delivering a high quality, fun, nurturing experience, providing learning and development opportunities for the children in your care. Although you will be primarily based in one setting, there is an expectation that all staff cover across all sites as needed. As a Flying Start childcare worker you will have access to a wide variety of funded training, including the opportunity to pursue CCLD level 4 / 5 in childcare. You will be an integral part of the wider Flying Start team, with lots of support available as well as excellent career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about following a career in childcare, then we would encourage you to apply.
About You
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
* Understanding the need to work from other Flying Start locations to meet the needs of the service
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Both
For Further Information, contact: Emma Selby, Childcare Manager – 01446 725106 emselby@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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