Deputy Senior Childcare Worker – Flying Start (Maternity cover)
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Contractual hours 35
Basis Term time
Job category/type Early Years and Childcare
Date posted 05/11/2026
Job reference 19305
35 hours per week
Term Time
Fixed Term up to 31 March 2028
Temporary up to 12 months or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children?
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Childcare Worker to join our Flying Start team, supporting children aged 2-3 years old to give them the best start in life.
Benefits
- Enjoy the benefits of working term-time, offering a fantastic work-life balance.
- Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Be part of a supportive, professional team committed to delivering high-quality early years education.
- Work closely with a range of professionals through multi-agency partnerships, ensuring children and families receive the best possible support.
- Continuous opportunities for professional development and training.
What we’re looking for:
- Someone who has a genuine passion for working with young children.
- A caring, motivated, and reliable individual who is committed to supporting children’s development.
- Experience or understanding of multi-agency working to support families holistically.
- Will hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification ideally be working towards a level 4 leadership and management qualification as set out in the Social Care Wales qualification Framework for Flying Start.
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a rewarding, community-focused service that helps give children the best possible start in life. The position is based in our Garth setting and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am – 3.30pm, during term time only.
It is desirable that you will be able to converse and respond to correspondence with confidence and ease in Welsh.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
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