Flying Start Sessional Childcare Worker

1. Flying Start is an initiative of Welsh Government aimed at children aged 0-4 years and their families.
2. You will provide cover to the current childcare and crèche settings for children in the Flying Start area.
3. You will need a NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, NNEB, Early Years or an equivalent relevant qualification and have experience of working with Babies/Young children and their families.

Flying Start is an initiative of Welsh Government aimed at children aged 0-4 years and their families. You will provide cover to the current childcare and crèche settings for children in the Flying Start area.

Main Duties and Responsiblities:

The job description refers to the principal duties and responsibilities of the Post. It does not necessarily list in detail all the tasks required to carry out these duties and responsibilities.

• To liaise with parents around the child’s care plan and wellbeing.
• To support children with additional learning needs on a 1:1 basis as required.
• To co-operate in planning, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the project in undertaking its tasks and contributing to the achievement of the groups overall aims.
• To participate in training when required.
• To maintain confidentiality.
• Holidays have to be taken during the school holidays.
• Be a allocated Key Worker to a small group of children
• Work within the CIW standards for Regulated Childcare
• Participate in the planning and implementation of activities to enhance children’s development
• Maintain a flexible approach to work – understanding the need to work from a variety of childcare settings when the need arises.
• To liaise with Flying Start and Project staff maintaining a professional working alliance with other agencies who share public protection responsibilities.
• To participate effectively in regular in-house supervision, team meetings and also commit to professional development opportunities in conjunction with the departments supervision policy.
• To work with the Project’s policies regarding confidentiality and non-discriminatory practice.
• To implement the principles of the Council’s Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties
• To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions. 
• To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
• Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.