Senior Childcare Worker - Fixed Term
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 18109_CBC |
Summary
Senior Childcare Worker - Fixed Term
Job description
37 hours per week
Term Time
Fixed Term until 31st March 2026, with extension possible, subject to continued funding.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children?
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Childcare Worker to join our Flying Start team, supporting children aged 2-3 years old to give them the best start in life.
Why join us?
- Enjoy the benefits of working term-time, offering a fantastic work-life balance.
- Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Be part of a supportive, professional team committed to delivering high-quality early years education.
- Work closely with a range of professionals through multi-agency partnerships, ensuring children and families receive the best possible support.
- Continuous opportunities for professional development and training.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking a natural leader who can inspire and support a small team of dedicated childcare workers, promoting high quality practice and creating an engaging, nurturing environment for every child.
- Someone who has a genuine passion for working with young children.
- A caring, motivated, and reliable individual who is committed to supporting children’s development.
- Experience or understanding of multi-agency working to support families holistically.
- You will hold a relevant Level 5 childcare qualification
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a rewarding, community-focused service that helps give children the best possible start in life.
Apply today and help us shape the future for our youngest learners!
For more information or to apply, please contact Lucy Davies on lucy.davies@bridgend.gov.uk or 07970381502.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 03 December 2025
Shortlisting Date: 04 December 2025
Interview Date: 12 December 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
37 hours per week
Term Time
Fixed Term until 31st March 2026, with extension possible, subject to continued funding.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children?
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Childcare Worker to join our Flying Start team, supporting children aged 2-3 years old to give them the best start in life.
Why join us?
- Enjoy the benefits of working term-time, offering a fantastic work-life balance.
- Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Be part of a supportive, professional team committed to delivering high-quality early years education.
- Work closely with a range of professionals through multi-agency partnerships, ensuring children and families receive the best possible support.
- Continuous opportunities for professional development and training.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking a natural leader who can inspire and support a small team of dedicated childcare workers, promoting high quality practice and creating an engaging, nurturing environment for every child.
- Someone who has a genuine passion for working with young children.
- A caring, motivated, and reliable individual who is committed to supporting children’s development.
- Experience or understanding of multi-agency working to support families holistically.
- You will hold a relevant Level 5 childcare qualification
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a rewarding, community-focused service that helps give children the best possible start in life.
Apply today and help us shape the future for our youngest learners!
For more information or to apply, please contact Lucy Davies on lucy.davies@bridgend.gov.uk or 07970381502.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 03 December 2025
Shortlisting Date: 04 December 2025
Interview Date: 12 December 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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