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.
Team and Responsibilities
Working as part of the Childcare and Play Team, the post supports the delivery of high‑quality childcare provision across Blaenau Gwent while contributing to wider team functions such as training coordination, data collation, transition support, and engagement with families and providers.
Requirements
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre‑employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
Employment Conditions
For information on the re‑employment and re‑engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
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