Flying Start Parenting Worker (Maternity Leave Cover)
Job description
(Temp 12mths Maternity Leave Cover)
Location of post: First Floor, Taibach Library, Commercial Road, SA13 1PZ
Is this post a secondment? NO
About the role:
We are currently looking for a Flying Start Parenting Worker to join our dynamic and friendly team to cover Maternity leave.
Flying Start is a Welsh Government program, which seeks to target support for pre-school children and their families within identified areas, and to deliver specific outcomes for children. From September, a phased expansion of the program requires us to expand the early years and family support workforce here in Neath Port Talbot.
Working under the supervision of the Flying Start Parenting Lead, within the multi agency Flying Start Team you will carry out a range of duties to support the continued development and delivery of parenting support within the project in Neath Port Talbot, with a key focus promoting positive parenting to families. Experience of Parent Nurture training, or a commitment to attending in-depth training is crucial to the success of the project. You will hold a caseload of parents with varying needs, some very complex and key tasks will involve lone working. Knowledge/awareness of Social Services, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Court Proceedings, court reports and Statements is essential for this post.
The post holder will need a wide range of skills and experience of working with and alongside parents that are facing difficulties. An ability to work under pressure to complete work by set timescales is essential.
About you:
Do you have:
1. a relevant Level 3 Qualification or above
2. A good sound knowledge of child development
3. Training or willingness to undertake training in supporting parents and young children
4. A calm and understanding manner, with a person centred approach
5. Understanding and/or experience of parenting in the current climate
If you are looking for a rewarding, yet challenging career, with many training and development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside many skilled and talented professionals within Early Years, Flying Start Neath Port Talbot is the team for you!
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
6. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
7. Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
8. Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
9. Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
10. Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
11. Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
12. Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,