Childcare Support Worker

This is a Part-Time position required for 25.25 hours per week.

Grade 5 - £26,824.00 for 25.25 hours per week term time only for 52.14 weeks per annum equating to £18,305.57 pro rata rising to, £18,899.28 pro rata per annum after 5 years’ service.

In this role you will provide flexible, confidential support to children and young people aged up to 18 years where there are learning or physical disabilities, or a dysfunction within the family situation, to facilitate meaningful family contact.

You will work in partnership and direct work with families and foster placement support. In addition, you will support young people in promoting choice, their presence in the community, building social networks, their reputation and image, and in developing skills while enhancing their experience using available community resources.

As the ideal candidate, you will have a positive, proactive approach and possess excellent people skills. Experience in childcare and family work with an appropriate qualification would be favorable. Preferred Qualification NNEB/NVQ 3 Children & Young People.

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and the workforce, councilors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of the Council.

We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you are an existing user, please ensure you are logged in to your account prior to starting an application form.

If you are unable to do this, please contact the Recruitment Administrator as early as possible by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.

Driving license and full access to a car is essential.

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.