About The Service
Cardiff Parenting and Play Services (which includes the creche and childcare team) are part of Cardiff Early Help. Cardiff Parenting Services are strategically led by a Principal Educational Psychologist and include teams that deliver group and individual parenting programmes and interventions, across the whole of Cardiff. We work in community settings, sometimes with families in the home and in accommodation such as hostels.
We have office bases across Cardiff and also have equipment for mobile working, although this role is based at Shirenewton Gypsy and Traveller site.
You can learn more about elements of Early Help by visiting the website www.cardifffamilies.co.uk
About the job
As part of a wider expansion of the team an exciting new role has become available within our Cardiff Parenting and Play Creche Team. We are looking for a Deputy Playgroup Leader to join our setting at Shirenewton Gypsy and Traveller site, the role is varied and the successful candidate will support the Playgroup Leader and act up in their absence.
The Deputy Playgroup Leader will play a key part in the development of an experienced team of staff who provide engaging, child led and fun play experiences for children aged 2-3 years for the Welsh Government funded childcare offer. Candidates will pro-actively contribute to the creation of welcoming and inclusive environments that are sensitive to the needs of adults and children using our service.
See the CIW report for the most recent inspection.
The paid hours are 21 hours a week term time only.
What We Are Looking For From You
Essential: a qualification in Children's Care, Play, Learning & Development (CCPLD minimum Level 3) please see the job description and personal specification for further information.
The post holder should have a genuine interest and love of working with children aged under 4 and their families. We often work with service users who are experiencing challenge and trauma, so candidates will need to have a non-judgemental approach, demonstrating kindness, empathy and understanding.
Candidates must have a comprehensive knowledge of the developmental needs of children and be able to deliver information to parents about their child's development in a sensitive manner.
The post holder will receive, and need to problem solve and respond appropriately to, disclosures from service users concerning vulnerable children and/or adults, child protection and/or domestic abuse.
The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh alongside other community languages would be an advantage.
Additional information
If you would like more information, please contact Sarah Mackay the Childcare and Creche Co-ordinator on 07817 955443.
If you require additional support to complete the job application, our Into Work Advice Service team can help you. To receive further support contact 029 2087 1071 or email intoworkadviceservice@cardiff.gov.uk
Actual Salary: £13,205.83 per annum. This salary is based on working 21 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, rather than a full-time role of 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
Please note: The salary shown assumes a start date of 1st September. If you start after 1st September, your salary for your first school year will be lower than the amount shown above because you will work fewer weeks.
This post is temporary until 31st March 2028.
Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Child and Adult Workforce Barring List check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
This job advert is also available in Welsh. / Mae'r hysbyseb swydd hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd: https://www.jobscardiffcouncil.co.uk/vacancies/?lang=cy_GB