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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: Giggles & Wiggles Childcare To assist in providing quality care, education and play opportunities for children aged 0-11 years, providing equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• To participate as a member of a team of adults working together to create an environment which promotes children’s development and learning.
• To be a key person for a group of children, to observe and assess their learning, plan for their individual needs and be responsible for making contributions to records of children’s development.
• To foster children’s growth, self-esteem and independence.
• To contribute to the planning and preparation of activities.
• To assist in communicating effectively with parents/carers of children you care for.
• To share responsibility for children’s personal care.
• To share cleaning duties.
• To work according to Giggles & Wiggles policies and procedures.
• To have a commitment to personal professional development.
• To prepare for and receive supervision, using it as a tool for development.
• To attend in-service training as agreed with the Giggles & Wiggles Manager.
• To undertake such other duties as required by the Giggles & Wiggles Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 2 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development OR equivalent.
• Must be flexible between hours of 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday as and when required.
• Must be willing to attend occasional training outside normal working hours.

Desirable Skills

• Valid Safeguarding training certificate.
• Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Valid Level 2 Award Food Safety certificate.

Further Information

The Employer is: GIGGLES & WIGGLES CHILDCARE JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.