- Funded quality, part-time childcare for 2-3-year-olds
- An enhanced Health Visiting service
- Access to Parenting Programmes
- Early Language Development
The Flying Start programme in Cardiff sits within Cardiff Early Help. Cardiff Early Help is an innovative and progressive service within the Children Services directorate in Cardiff
Council. Cardiff Early Help consists of several multi-professional teams that work
collaboratively, as well as with partners, to support families.
We take the welfare of our staff seriously and strive to always create a positive working environment ensuring that our amazing workforce feel respected and valued.
Here are some examples of how we try and achieve this:
- A generous annual leave entitlement.
- Adaptable working arrangements, which can include a flexi scheme allowing you to work a schedule that suits you and meets the needs of the service. (if applicable)
- Access to the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan.
- Guaranteed access to further Training & Development to give you the opportunity advance your career with us.
- Access to employee equality networks for support, guidance and socialising (these networks include the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Network, Carers Network, Disability Network, LGBT Network & the Women's Network).
- Hybrid working opportunities (if applicable)
- Access to comprehensive employee wellbeing support.
- Access to the MyAdvantages Employee Benefits Platform (which includes access to the Council's Cycle to Work Scheme and exclusive discounts at retailers such as Asda, Tesco & Ikea).
About the jobThis post is managed by the Childcare Placements and Contract Monitoring Officer.
The purpose of this post is to support the Childcare Placements and Contract Monitoring Officer in the allocation and monitoring of attendance for eligible Flying Start children.
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient management of the termly allocations, ensuring relevant and accurate information is shared with Flying Start settings, Flying Start Health Visitors and families.
The postholder will also be expected to arrange and attend Health Visitor meetings to discuss the wellbeing of children attending Flying Start settings as well as assisting the Childcare Placements and Contract Monitoring Officer in carrying out audit spot checks.
What We Are Looking For From YouThe right postholder will have experience of working in an office environment and an interest in supporting families with proven experience of working in a multi-professional team.
We require someone that works well with others, can establish and maintain positive working relationships and has the ability to identify, anticipate and assess short-, mid- and long-term risks.
We are looking for someone who is flexible and adaptable and can work comfortably
with change. The post holder will be proficient with using Microsoft Office applications
including emails, spread sheets, and word documents.
The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh alongside other community languages would be an advantage.
Full details of the post are available on the Job Description and Person specification.
Additional informationFor an informal chat about the role, please contact alice.ridding@cardiff.gov.uk . This role represents an excellent career opportunity for the right candidate.
There are two roles available - one full time, and one part time. Please indicate in your application form which role you are applying for. On of these roles is part-time at 22 hours and 12 minutes (22.2 hours) per week, 39 weeks per year. The advertised salary is based on a full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The actual salary will be lower than the advertised salary because of the part-time hours and weeks worked.
These posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
These posts are temporary until 31/03/2026.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
- Application Guidance
- Applying for jobs with us
- Behavioural Competency Framework
Additional Information:-
- Employee Charter
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
- Privacy Notice
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