Child Life Specialist - FT Days - Pediatrics and PICU - Prospect Park Lehigh Valley Health Network
Prospect Park, PA30+ days ago
| Location | PA |
| Salary | $14.58–$15.31 Per Hour |
The closing date for this role has been extended, new dates as follows -
Closing date: 28/08/2026
Shortlisting: 02/09/2026
Interviews: 09/09/2026
About the role:
The Childcare Development Worker supports early years and childcare providers across Powys, helping maintain high-quality, sustainable provision. The role involves offering guidance on CIW standards, delivering training, promoting best practice, and working with multiple agencies. It requires strong knowledge of childcare legislation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving outcomes for children through effective support and development of local childcare services.
About you: -Strong knowledge of childcare legislation, especially CIW standards and safeguarding requirements
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with providers and multi agency partners
Passion for improving outcomes and opportunities for children and families
Ability to support, coach, and develop childcare professionals through training and guidance
Good organisational, IT, and problem-solving skills to manage varied work across locations
Motivation, initiative, and commitment to high-quality, sustainable childcare provision
What you will do:
Provide guidance and support to childcare providers to meet CIW regulations and quality standards
Support development and sustainability of new and existing childcare provision across Powys
Deliver or assist with training and professional development for early years practitioners
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to improve childcare and
education outcomes
Offer advice on business development, funding, and marketing of childcare services
Promote high-quality practice, including modelling effective adult-child
interaction
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
Gemma Kearney
gemma.kearney@powys.gov.uk
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
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Location: Newtown
Salary: Grade 6 Point 11 to Point 14 £28,142 to £29,540 per annum pro rata £14.58 to £15.31 per hour
Job reference: CCT0149B
Application closing date: 28/08/2026
Package: 22.2 hours, Fixed term until 31/03/2027
Contractual hours: 22.2
Basis: Part time