Flying Start Inclusion Officer

About the role
Pay Details: Grade 6 SCP 14-19 £28,624 - £31,067

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week

Main Place of Work: Barry

Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2025

Description:

To deliver high quality 1:1 support to families in their homes to children aged 0-5 years who have Additional Learning Needs or complex needs across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Set up and deliver of group-based play sessions for children ages 0-5 years and their parent/carers to support specific needs across the Vale

Delivery of EPAtS parenting programme

About you
You will need:

• At least two years' experience of working directly in Family Support including working with children who have a disability and or additional learning need


• Experience of working within the home environment


• Experience of facilitating groups to parents and children


• Knowledge of supporting developmental play for children with disabilities and or Additional Learning Needs


• Ability to safeguard children and understanding the need to share concerns with relevant professionals where appropriate


• Ability to use IT software packages confidently and to keep accurate records relating to the care and development of children.


• Ability to work one to one with parents and children in their home


• NVQ Level 4/5 in Children's Care, Learning and Development, NNEB or an equivalent relevant qualification in line with QCF framework for Wales


• Relevant up-to-date training in a number of areas that support children with disabilities and or Additional Learning Needs


• Hold a flexible approach to work attitude with an understanding of the varying needs of families


• Friendly and approachable manner and be able to communicate with a range of professionals and parents.


• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate


• Commitment to the Vision and Values of the Vale of Glamorgan Council

Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced both adult and child barred list

For Further Information, contact:

Kathryn Clarke Flying Start Manager- kjclarke@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 01446 732180 or Claire Urch - Early Years and Childcare Manager - curch@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 01446 732180

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.