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Job reference REQ04660 Date posted 16/09/2025 Application closing date 12/10/2025 Location Taibach Library Salary Grade 5 SCP 10 £27.694 to SCP 17 £31.022 Package “Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.” Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx Flying Start Parenting Worker (Maternity Leave Cover) REQ04660 JDPS.docx
Flying Start Parenting Worker (Maternity Leave Cover)
(Temp 12mths Maternity Leave Cover)
Location ofpost: First Floor, Taibach Library, Commercial Road,SA13 1PZ
Is this post asecondment? NO
About therole:
We are currently looking for a Flying StartParenting Worker to join our dynamic and friendly team to coverMaternity leave.
Flying Start is a Welsh Government program,which seeks to target support for pre-school children and theirfamilies within identified areas, and to deliver specificoutcomes for children. From September, a phased expansion of theprogram requires us to expand the early years and family supportworkforce here in Neath Port Talbot.
Working under the supervision of the FlyingStart Parenting Lead, within the multi agency Flying Start Teamyou will carry out a range of duties to support the continueddevelopment and delivery of parenting support within the projectin Neath Port Talbot, with a key focus promoting positiveparenting to families. Experience of Parent Nurture training, ora commitment to attending in-depth training is crucial to thesuccess of the project. You will hold a caseload of parents withvarying needs, some very complex and key tasks will involve loneworking. Knowledge/awareness of Social Services, Safeguarding,Child Protection, Court Proceedings, court reports and Statementsis essential for this post.
The post holder will need a wide range ofskills and experience of working with and alongside parents thatare facing difficulties. An ability to work under pressure tocomplete work by set timescales is essential.
Aboutyou:
Do you have:
* a relevant Level 3 Qualification orabove
* A good sound knowledge of childdevelopment
* Training or willingness to undertaketraining in supporting parents and young children
* A calm and understanding manner, with aperson centred approach
* Understanding and/or experience ofparenting in the current climate
If you are looking for a rewarding, yetchallenging career, with many training and developmentopportunities, and the chance to work alongside many skilled andtalented professionals within Early Years, Flying Start NeathPort Talbot is the team for you!
If you think that you have the necessaryexperience and qualifications for this role, we would love tohear from you.
Aboutus:
We believe in rewarding and recognising ourcolleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe thatthere's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyoneto be healthy and happy and have the financial resources andsupport they need.
Choose to work for us and you'll berewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to helpyou live your best life.
* Hybrid working (in some roles) andflexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
* Benefit from a competitive employeepackage witha remarkable 22.4% employer pensioncontribution
* Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days,increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting theadditional 8 bank holidays too)
* Access discounted gym membership withCeltic Leisure
* Utilise the cycle to work scheme with upto 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
* Purchase a new car through Tusker salarysacrifice scheme
* Enjoy exclusive discounts at local andnational retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staffwellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewardingcareer with a company that values and invests in its employeesand you have the necessary experience and qualifications, thiscould be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contactBeccy Thomas on
Email: r.thomas7@npt.gov.uk
DBSrequirements:
* This post is subject to an enhanced withboth adult & child barred list DBS disclosure
Neath Port Talbot Council is totallycommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees areequally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of allchildren and young people/vulnerable adults and will take actionto safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post willbe underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensurethat children and young people are protected.
Welsh LanguageRequirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required
AdditionalInformation:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh,applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated lessfavourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme forcandidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. Insupport of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy,or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council isoffering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet allthe essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, toqualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going tobe affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcomean application from you. Just make it known on your applicationform that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you havebeen made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to servethe people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing trainingopportunities and the professional development of all ouremployees.
We look forward to welcoming you to TeamNPT.
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