Daycare Senior Key Worker

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/03/2026

The Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre, Michaelston Road, Ely, Cardiff Post

Title:

Daycare Senior Key Worker Job

Contract:

Permanent Salary:
Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) Pro Rata

Hours:

Full Time Required start date:
Monday 30th March 2026 We’re excited to be recruiting an experienced childcare practitioner to join our welcoming team at the Ely and Caerau Integrated Children’s Centre.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about:

Nurturing and supporting young children across all areas of their development

Creating a stimulating, engaging and inclusive environment for children from birth to four years

Encouraging children’s natural curiosity through play and authentic learning experiences indoors and outdoors

Working collaboratively with a range of professionals to support families

Building positive relationships with parents and involving them in their child’s development and well-being Could this be you?

Do you have recent experience working in an early year setting?

Are you enthusiastic, reflective and committed to working as part of a team?

Are you excited by new ideas and progressive ways of working?

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Please note:

This is a year round position and requires flexibility with working hours across the week and throughout the year.

It is not a term time only role.

Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

Closing Date:
Friday 6th March 2026 at 12 noon.

Please send your completed application to:
Annamaria Bevan We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

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.

As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity.

Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:

• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.

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