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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

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 4, SCP 5 - 7 £24,790- £25,584 p.a. pro rata

Hours of Work: 18.5 hrs per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, term time (39 weeks)

Main Place of Work: Barry

Temporary Reason: In line with funding until March 2025

Description:

The post holder will provide high quality childcare for 2 to 3 year olds in the Flying Start areas of Barry.

About you

You will need:

Experience of working with Babies/Young children and their families
Experience of planning, organisation and the implementation of play activities for young children
Experience of working in a crèche/childcare environment
Knowledge of CIW requirements for Regulated Childcare
Good knowledge of how to support children’s development.
Understanding of Key Worker system
Motivation and enthusiasm for the post and an understanding of the tasks required
Flexible and committed approach to work
Sensitive to the individual needs of children and how to support children in settings
NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, NNEB or an equivalent relevant qualification For Early Years and Childcare
Ability to communicate in Welsh essential

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced child and adult barred list

For Further Information, contact: Emma Selby - Childcare Manager - emselby@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or 01446 725106/07725705324

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.

Job Reference: SS00865

Vale of Glamorgan Council

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