Flying Start Childcare Support Officer
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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
2127
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Temporary/Secondment - Full Time
Contract end date:
31 March 2026
Location:
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Grade:
Grade G
Salary:
£32,061 - £36,363
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£ £18.85
Contract Hours
37
Come and join our team
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Childcare Support Officer to help us deliver our vision of high-quality early years provision across Carmarthenshire. In this role, you will inspire and support childcare providers to deliver excellent standards of care, advise and monitor settings to ensure they meet and exceed expectations, and contribute to training and partnership work with a range of organisations. You will also lead Flying Start childcare provision in line with the National Minimum Standards (NMS) and Welsh Government Flying Start Childcare Guidance.
We are seeking individuals with experience in childcare and a strong understanding of child development, who recognise the importance of play and real-life experiences in early learning.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive and adaptable attitude, be a fluent Welsh speaker, and be able to travel throughout the county to support childcare providers.
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and support the development of outstanding childcare provision, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Heini Jones,
Job Description:
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh language level - verbal
Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date:
10/09/2025, 23:55
The Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
* Competitive salary
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
* Access to staff health and wellbeing support
* Personal development and career progression
* Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: or contact and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
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