Deputy Flying Start Parenting Lead

Cyflog: Grade 7 £33.699 to £37.280

We are currently seeking an empathetic, compassionate & driven individual to join our dynamic and friendly team at Flying Start Parenting.

Flying Start is a Welsh Government-funded initiative which seeks to target support for pre-school children and their families within identified areas, and to deliver specific outcomes for children. In Neath Port Talbot, our mission is to help families give their children the best possible start in life.

We are currently recruiting a Deputy Flying Start Parenting Lead to work under the supervision of the Parenting Lead within our multi-agency Flying Start Team. This role involves supporting the ongoing development and delivery of parenting services across NPT, with a particular focus on strengthening best practices among Parenting Workers.

The successful candidate with be supporting staff who work with parents with varying complex needs. As a Deputy Flying Start Parenting Lead you will demonstrate approachability and empathy in supporting and safeguarding the team of workers to best support families safely and effectively with a strong sense of moral purpose. The post holders will need to demonstrate strong leadership skills and bring their energy and innovative ideas to represent our core values to our stakeholders, with particular focus on positive parenting outcomes.

The post holder will need proven leadership experience or a relevant leadership/management qualification. A deep understanding of working with families facing challenges, and how best to safeguard and support staff. An ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, and you thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About you:

Do you have:

• Minimum of Level 4 qualification or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Significant and practical experience of working with families with multiple and complex needs
• A commitment to improving services for children and their families/carers, and a person-centred approach.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Beccy Thomas on

Email: r.thomas7@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

• This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.