Childcare Admissions Support Officer
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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Childcare and Play Team as a Childcare Admissions Support Officer
Are you looking for a rewarding role that directly supports children and families across Blaenau Gwent?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and empathetic individual to join our Flying Start Childcare Team and play a key role in ensuring smooth and effective childcare admissions for families. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a passionate and committed team dedicated to improving outcomes for young children and supporting high‑quality childcare provision across the borough.
Brief Summary of the Role
The Childcare Admissions Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the Flying Start programme by ensuring that childcare admissions, allocations, and transitions for families run smoothly. The role involves collecting and reviewing vacancy, capacity, attendance, assessment and progression data from childcare providers, and liaising with health professionals, parents, and settings to ensure children’s needs are met. It also includes encouraging take‑up of childcare places, addressing any barriers families may face, and supporting professional learning activities within the Childcare and Play Team.
Working as part of the Childcare and Play Team, the post supports the delivery of high‑quality childcare provision across Blaenau Gwent while contributing to wider team functions such as training coordination, data collation, transition support, and engagement with families and providers.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact: Natalie Hill - natalie.hill@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Closing Date:
06/05/2026 At 12:00 midnight
Interview Date:
15/05/2026
Salary range
- £26,403 per year