Mobile Flying Start Childcare Worker

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 2965

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

2

Contract type:

Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only

Contract end date:

31 March 2027

Location:

Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Grade:

Grade D +4%

Salary:

£26,607 - £27,459

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£13.79 - £14.32

Contract Hours

22 hours

Come and join our team

Are you someone who loves working with children and wants to make a real difference to families?
Do you have childcare qualifications, hands‑on experience, and a nurturing, creative way about you?
If so, you might be just who we're looking for.

We're searching for a Flying Start Mobile Childcare Worker to join our busy, warm, and supportive team. This role involves running mobile crèche sessions alongside our Parenting Team, helping parents take part in their groups knowing their children are safe, happy, and well cared for.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Nurturing, patient and calm - children feel safe and comfortable around you.
• Enthusiastic and positive - you bring energy, warmth, and fun to every session.
• Creative - you enjoy planning play‑based activities that spark imagination.
• Adaptable - mobile crèche means each day can look a little different, and you enjoy that.
• Supportive and team‑minded - you work well with others and want the best for families.
• Experienced in childcare - with the qualifications and background to provide safe, high‑quality care.
• Someone who simply loves children - their curiosity, their playfulness, and their personalities.

About the Role

As a Flying Start Mobile Childcare Worker, you will:

• Set up and run mobile crèche sessions in different community settings
• Plan and deliver fun, stimulating play activities
• Support children's early learning and wellbeing through play
• Work alongside the parenting team to help families take part in programmes
• Create safe, welcoming environments where every child feels valued
• Build positive, friendly relationships with families and colleagues
• Be part of a team that is nurturing, adaptable, open, busy, reflective and encouraging

Every day brings something new, and you'll be part of a service that truly supports children and families in the community.

What We Offer

• A supportive, friendly team who will welcome you from day one
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build on your childcare skills
• A role where you can make a genuine difference to children and families
• A lively, warm, and rewarding work environment

Interested?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your creativity, kindness, and passion for working with children - and come be part of a team that cares about each other just as much as we care about the families we support.

For an informal discussion please contact Amy Alfei alalfei@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Job Description:

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DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 06/04/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.