To lead on the provision of a childcare business support service in Powys by
developing new provision, and extending, sustaining and developing existing provision.
To support childcare providers to understand their regulatory requirements with regards Care Inspectorate Wales National Minimum Standards.
To work with a variety of services and agencies to develop robust support for registered childcare provision in Powys., 1. Provide quality support to registered childcare providers in Powys. Supporting them to understand the National Minimum Standards.
2. To coordinate packages of childcare business support to new and existing childcare providers in Powys, on a needs lead basis.
3. Work as a team to support the development of new childcare provision, extend and sustain provision in areas identified within the Powys Childcare Sufficiency Assessment.
4. To provide line management, supervision, appraisal and support to the business support workers.
5. To support the continued successful roll out of the Childcare Offer Wales.
6. To support Family Information Service to ensure the childcare database is effective and kept up to date.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
Gemma Kearney, Lead Flying Start Advisory Teacher and Childcare Manager.
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
Job title Childcare and Business Development Officer Job reference CCT0141A Date posted 10/06/2025 Application closing date 16/06/2025 Location TBC Salary Grade 10 Point 27 to Point 29 £37,035 to £38,626 per annum pro rata £19.19 to £20.02 per hour Package 14.5 hours, Fixed term until 31/03/2026 Contractual hours 14.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Children's Services Attachments Job description
About the role:
To lead on the provision of a childcare business support service in Powys by
developing new provision, and extending, sustaining and developing existing provision.
To support childcare providers to understand their regulatory requirements with regards Care Inspectorate Wales National Minimum Standards.
To work with a variety of services and agencies to develop robust support for registered childcare provision in Powys., 1. Provide quality support to registered childcare providers in Powys. Supporting them to understand the National Minimum Standards.
2. To coordinate packages of childcare business support to new and existing childcare providers in Powys, on a needs lead basis.
3. Work as a team to support the development of new childcare provision, extend and sustain provision in areas identified within the Powys Childcare Sufficiency Assessment.
4. To provide line management, supervision, appraisal and support to the business support workers.
5. To support the continued successful roll out of the Childcare Offer Wales.
6. To support Family Information Service to ensure the childcare database is effective and kept up to date.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
Gemma Kearney, Lead Flying Start Advisory Teacher and Childcare Manager.
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

The successful job holder will have - Excellent team skills
- Ability to form constructive working relationships with colleagues in own and other agencies - The skills to demonstrate commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. - Good organisational and IT skills - Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing - The ability to work flexibly and to prioritise and manage their workload.

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