Flying Start Parenting Facilitator X2

3 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff Council Full time

**About The Service**
Cardiff Parenting Services are part of Cardiff Early Help. Cardiff Parenting Services are strategically led by a Senior 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.

Information about our Parenting Services can be found online:
Cardiff Parenting 0-18 - Cardiff Family Advice and Support : Cardiff Family Advice and Support (cardifffamilies.co.uk)

We also post on our Twitter and Facebook pages - search for Cardiff Parenting - Rhianta Caerdydd to find out more.

Staff who currently work within the team say ‘_It’s great being part of a supportive team, who work amazingly well together and are always there for each other’_

**About the job**
The Cardiff Flying Start Groups Team currently provide informal drop-in sessions and engaging fun Parenting Programmes in community venues across the city.

We take the welfare of our staff seriously and strive to always create a positive working environment ensuring that our amazing workforce feel respected and valued.

Here are some examples of how we try and achieve this:

- A generous annual leave entitlement.
- Access to the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan.
- Guaranteed access to further Training & Development to give you the opportunity advance your career with us.
- Access to employee equality networks for support, guidance and socialising (these networks include the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Network, Carers Network, Disability Network, LGBT Network & the Women’s Network).
- Access to comprehensive employee wellbeing support.
- Access to the MyAdvantages Employee Benefits Platform (which includes access to the Council’s Cycle to Work Scheme and exclusive discounts at retailers such as Asda, Tesco & Ikea).

**What We Are Looking For From You** A L3 qualification in Children’s Care, Learning, Play and Development is essential** (see the job description and personal specification for further details relating to qualifications). When applying, please make reference to how you meet the essential criteria of the attached person specification.

The post holder will contribute to the planning and delivery of services that promote parent-child interaction, nurture and support the child development and offer a safe place for parents and children to play and interact to support wellbeing and enhance positive parenting skills. The post holder may work with service users who are experiencing challenge and trauma so will need to have a non-judgemental approach, demonstrating empathy and understanding.

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. Seeking support and advice from the Senior facilitator to efficiently follow protocols and procedures as necessary

A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as the role requires travel across all areas of the city.

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 The team manager Sara Wiggins on 07816543012

This post is temporary until 31st March 2025.

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. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
- Application Guidance
- Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information:

- Employee Charter
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
- Privacy Notice

Job Reference: PEO03914



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