Deputy Senior Childcare Worker - Flying Start (Temporary)
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,780 to £26,620 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 18248_CBC |
Summary
35 hours per week
Temporary 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 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:
- 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.
- Will hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification ideally be working towards a level 4 leadership and management qualification as set out in the Social Care Wales qualification Framework for Flying Start.
https://socialcare.wales/qualifications-funding/qualification-framework
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a rewarding, community-focused service that helps give children the best possible start in life. The position is based in our Sarn setting and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8- 3:30pm, during term time only.
Apply today and help us shape the future for our youngest learners!
For more information or to apply, please contact Rowena Lee on Rowena.Lee@bridgend.gov.uk.
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: 21 January 2026
Shortlisting Date: 23 January 2026
Interview Date: 02 February 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
Temporary 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 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:
- 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.
- Will hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification ideally be working towards a level 4 leadership and management qualification as set out in the Social Care Wales qualification Framework for Flying Start.
https://socialcare.wales/qualifications-funding/qualification-framework
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a rewarding, community-focused service that helps give children the best possible start in life. The position is based in our Sarn setting and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8- 3:30pm, during term time only.
Apply today and help us shape the future for our youngest learners!
For more information or to apply, please contact Rowena Lee on Rowena.Lee@bridgend.gov.uk.
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: 21 January 2026
Shortlisting Date: 23 January 2026
Interview Date: 02 February 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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