About the rolePay Details: Grade 6 SCP 14-19 £28,624 - £31,067
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Barry
Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2025
Description:To deliver high quality 1:1 support to families in their homes to children aged 0-5 years who have Additional Learning Needs or complex needs across the Vale of Glamorgan.
Set up and deliver of group-based play sessions for children ages 0-5 years and their parent/carers to support specific needs across the Vale
Delivery of EPAtS parenting programme
About youYou will need:
- At least two years' experience of working directly in Family Support including working with children who have a disability and or additional learning need
- Experience of working within the home environment
- Experience of facilitating groups to parents and children
- Knowledge of supporting developmental play for children with disabilities and or Additional Learning Needs
- Ability to safeguard children and understanding the need to share concerns with relevant professionals where appropriate
- Ability to use IT software packages confidently and to keep accurate records relating to the care and development of children.
- Ability to work one to one with parents and children in their home
- NVQ Level 4/5 in Children's Care, Learning and Development, NNEB or an equivalent relevant qualification in line with QCF framework for Wales
- Relevant up-to-date training in a number of areas that support children with disabilities and or Additional Learning Needs
- Hold a flexible approach to work attitude with an understanding of the varying needs of families
- Friendly and approachable manner and be able to communicate with a range of professionals and parents.
- Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
- Commitment to the Vision and Values of the Vale of Glamorgan Council
Additional informationDBS Check Required: Enhanced both adult and child barred list
For Further Information, contact:
Kathryn Clarke Flying Start Manager- kjclarke@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 01446 732180 or Claire Urch - Early Years and Childcare Manager - curch@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 01446 732180
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
