Childcare Quality & Development OfficerCouncil

Work base: Across Conwy County

Join a dedicated and supportive team making a real difference to families across Conwy.

In this rewarding role, you will be part of a strong, supportive team, providing guidance and practical support to childcare providers and families within the Welsh Government Funded Childcare for 2 Year Olds programme. You will play an important role in helping families access high-quality childcare and supporting children as they begin their early years journey.

You will be based in a Family centre alongside the Conwy Family Support Teams and will travel across Conwy County to provide support to families and childcare providers.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience creating caring, safe and stimulating environments for young children
• Is confident in supporting families as their child begins their childcare journey
• Understands the importance of high-quality play opportunities for pre-school children
• Experience in supporting children’s progress and development through assessment based on observations of children’s daily activities
• Has a good knowledge of child development and learning
• Can support and promote children’s speech, language and communication development
• Enjoys working in partnership with parents and carers to support children’s progress at home

If you are passionate about supporting childcare providers, young children and their families and want to be part of a service that truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The ability to lead activities for children and converse at ease with families and childcare providers through the medium of Welsh is essential for one of the posts and the ability to lead activities for children and hold basic conversations with families and childcare providers through the medium of Welsh is desirable for the other post.

Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Manager details for informal discussion: 

Helen Lawson, Childcare Partnership Support Manager
( 01492 576381 / [email protected]  )

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is Essential x1 & Desirable x1 for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

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We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.

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