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Job description

The objectives of the post is: To provide childcare as necessary in order to maintain the safety and development of children at Ballybeen Women’s Centre. To monitor and assist in aspects of children’s development, as identified in the care plan, of children in the childcare facility. .

Responsibilities

• Be part of a supportive team & have an active role in the day to day running of the facility; ensuring the environment is safe, caring & welcoming to the children, while providing best practice at all times.
• Work in partnership & build good relationships with parents & families.
• To work as part of a team to develop and maintain a suitable programme of activities, which meet the needs of children in the early years facilities.
• To put into practice ideas and themes for each weeks childcare programmes.
• To be aware of childrens needs and level of development to ensure that each child gets the most out of the programme.
• To work in cooperation with parents/carers and keep them informed of their childs development.
• Liaise with relevant health professionals such as health visitors as and when appropriate.
• To ensure that Ballybeen Womens Centres child protection policy is enforced.
• To work as part of a team to monitor, review and develop the organisations policies and procedures relating to childcare in the interests of continuous quality improvements.
• To be able to work on ones own initiative to ensure that the programmes are properly implemented.
• Encourage and support children to become involved in the programme of activities through ones own active participation.
• Ensure that there is sufficient stock of equipment and resources and that the stock is well maintained.
• Ensure that work rotas are adhered to.
• Assist with the organisation of fundraising activities.
• Carry out general administration duties relating to early years facility.
• Participate in staff training where appropriate.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Carry out any other duties as when and required by the Childcare Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Qualified in Level 2 QCF or equivalent in Children's Care.
• Experience working in a childcare facility.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Desirable Skills

• Relevant training i.e. Paediatric First Aid, Designated Officer/Child Protection, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene.
• ICT Skills.
• Experience working with children with additional needs.

Further Information

To apply email your CV to the employer. Ballybeen Women's Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The closing date is Monday 29 April at 3.00 pm