Flying Start Family Centre Business Support Administrator
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.85 to £13.26 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 July 2025 |
| Location: | Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SS00992 |
Summary
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. Flying Start is based within the ‘Early Help and Prevention’ strand within Children and Young Peoples Services.
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 4 £24,790 - £25,584
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Monday to Friday – 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Barry
Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2028
Description: To provide front of house duties and undertake day to day running, daily compliance and caretaker responsibilities for the Flying Start Family Centre. To provide administrative support to the Flying Start Programme.
About you / You will need:
• Experience of office and administration/reception duties
• Maintaining filing systems and documentation relating to a building
• Experience of using electronic data storage systems.
• Experience of building compliance and maintenance
• Knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, to include English Language and Maths (A-C)
• NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent relevant qualification
• Evidence of commitment to Continuing professional Development
• ICT skills
• Enthusiastic and motivated to undertake the full duties of the role
• Understanding to the needs of others
• Approachable and a friendly disposition
• Maintain a flexible approach to work
• An ability to work alone in the building on some occasions
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
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 4 £24,790 - £25,584
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Monday to Friday – 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Barry
Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2028
Description: To provide front of house duties and undertake day to day running, daily compliance and caretaker responsibilities for the Flying Start Family Centre. To provide administrative support to the Flying Start Programme.
About you / You will need:
• Experience of office and administration/reception duties
• Maintaining filing systems and documentation relating to a building
• Experience of using electronic data storage systems.
• Experience of building compliance and maintenance
• Knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, to include English Language and Maths (A-C)
• NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent relevant qualification
• Evidence of commitment to Continuing professional Development
• ICT skills
• Enthusiastic and motivated to undertake the full duties of the role
• Understanding to the needs of others
• Approachable and a friendly disposition
• Maintain a flexible approach to work
• An ability to work alone in the building on some occasions
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
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