Early Years Antenatal Support WorkerCouncil

Post No.POSN005301- Early Years Antenatal Support Worker

We are looking to appoint x1 Early Years Antenatal Support Worker in the Early Years Team within Prevention and Inclusion. The role will provide support and interventions within the home, in the community and in group settings. The Early Years Antenatal Support Workers will work in partnership, to deliver the Midwifery and Early Years Transformation Core Programme.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Early Years Antenatal Support Worker. The candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as genuine commitment to the care and development of families in pregnancy and the early post-natal period.

NVQ level 5 in childcare or equivalent qualifications in a relevant discipline (or be willing to work towards within a 12-month period) Extensive experience of working with hard-to-reach families is essential.

The candidate will possess level 2 standard literacy as a minimum.

For more information, please contact Penelope Phillips – Team Manager, Early Years – [email protected]

The appointment process will involve candidates being given a scenario and then feeding back their thoughts and an interview with senior members of Early Years Services.

Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented, or living, in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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