Childminding Support Worker

Job Overview

This full-time, permanent position at Bristol City Council invites you to become a part of the Childminding Support Team, which includes four support workers and the Childminding Lead. The team is fundamental in identifying, assisting, and advancing childminders citywide by delivering information, advice, and professional development to foster a high-quality, inclusive, and diverse childcare workforce.

Key Responsibilities

You will apply your clear insight into the significance of childminders within early years education, confidently providing both support and constructive feedback grounded within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Your role involves working closely with childminders, supporting use of the Bristol Standard, and facilitating childminding groups in conjunction with the Early Years Improvement team.

Requirements and Skills

Applicants must have hands-on experience in a childminding environment and direct engagement with children and parents to offer informed guidance on superior childcare and early education practices, effective parental partnership, and knowledge of business and regulatory frameworks. You must hold a graduate-level qualification related to early years.

Communication and Collaboration

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are essential, with adaptability for various audiences. Reporting to the Childminding Lead, you will operate professionally within a supportive team and collaborate extensively with colleagues in the wider early years sector.

Work Arrangement and Flexibility

The role demands willingness to work some evenings and occasional Saturdays to assist with training delivery, as well as the ability to commute within Bristol to visit childminders. The position operates in a hybrid model, combining home-based work with office presence at the Early Years Team, Southmead Children’s Centre.

Additional Information

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Bristol City Council offers a responsive, fast-paced, and supportive workplace that encourages skill development within a prominent organization. Hybrid working arrangements promote a balance between service requirements and personal preferences, mixing remote and office work. Benefits include flexible working and flexitime, membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a generous annual leave package. The Council is committed to diversity and inclusivity, acting as a Disability Confident employer guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria and providing ongoing workplace support. Recruitment prioritizes merit and fairness, with personal information handled confidentially to ensure equality.

Recruitment Process

Shortlisting will occur on 25th September, with interviews held at Southmead Children’s Centre on 1st and 2nd October. Applicants must explicitly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification to be considered.