At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and children aged 0-3 in finding quality childcare and monitor their progress.
- Company: Vale of Glamorgan Council, committed to community and family support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a proud team dedicated to quality services and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and help families thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare, strong communication skills, and a relevant qualification.
The predicted salary is between 26824 - 28598 £ per year.
About Us
The Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications within its Flying Start Programme.
Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme and is available in targeted areas supporting all families to give 0-3-year olds a Flying Start in life.
The programme aims to provide intensive support services for children and their families.
The focus of the programme is on promoting language, cognitive, social and emotional skills, physical development and the early identification of high needs.
This is achieved through the delivery of health support and guidance, parenting groups and support and free part time childcare.
- Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
- Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
- Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
- Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8 - 12. £26,824-£28,598 p. a.
- Hours of Work: 37 Hours per week
- Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
- Main Place of Work: Barry
- Temporary up to 31.03.2028
- Description
To match the needs of individual children aged 2-3 years and their family to quality child care settings within the Vale of Glamorgan.
To monitor attendance across childcare and support transition from home to setting and on to Nursery.
- You will need
- 2 years' experience of working within a childcare environment
- Experience of liaising with other professionals around the needs of young children
- Experience of working with families, children/young people.
- A good general education
- CCLD level 3 or equivalent recognised qualification in childcare/Early Years
- A full, valid driving licence and use of a car
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively in verbal and written form.
- Good I. T skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and have a flexible approach to work.
- Additional information
- DBS check required: Enhanced both Adult/Child barred list
For further information contact: Claire Urch Early Years and Childcare Manager 01446 732180
- Please see attached job description / person specification for further information
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