Role Summary & Benefits

School Aged Childcare and Sufficiency Support Officer x 2

Children’s Services – Inclusion and Learning

Full Time (37 hours per week) | Fixed Term until 31 March 2028

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Devon County Council’s Childcare Sufficiency Team at a pivotal time as we continue to deliver the Government’s expansion of school-aged childcare and wraparound provision across Devon.

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and organised School Aged Childcare and Sufficiency Support Officers to provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the team. The post will help deliver Devon County Council’s statutory duty to secure sufficient childcare for school-aged children and support the ongoing development of accessible, affordable and inclusive childcare across the county.

Working with schools, childcare providers and colleagues across Children’s Services, you will support a range of projects including wraparound childcare, holiday provision and childcare sufficiency planning.

Both vacancies are fixed-term post until 31 March 2028, aligned to the current national School-Aged Childcare programme, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a busy and supportive team while making a real difference to children and families across Devon.

For an informal discussion please contact Karen Worthington Karen.Worthington@devon.gov.uk 

How to apply 
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
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Key Responsibilities

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