Footprints Womens Centre

Employer Location: Draft (Unpublished)
Phone Number: 02890923444
Email: charlene@footprintswomenscentre.com
Web: www.footprintswomenscentre.org

Job description

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of efficient quality childcare services within Footprints Women's Centre.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the childcare team within Footprints Daycare facility in providing a stimulating and quality learning environment for children.
• Identify support needs and refer vulnerable women to appropriate support services within Footprints Women's Centre.
• Play a full and participative role in children's mealtimes, breakfast, lunch and breaks.
• Ensure a good standard of hygiene at all times to include nappy changing, cleaning of equipment and rooms.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children in accordance with Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies.
• Implement a relevant play programme to meet individual needs, in consultation with the Practice Leader.
• Keep up to date records in line with Footprints Childcare Policy and Procedures ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Build positive relationships with parents/carers and maintain effective communication regarding children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Participate in staff development and training as and when required.
• Undertake any other tasks and/or duties as may reasonably be requested by Senior Management.
• Attend supervision on a monthly basis, team meetings and staff meetings as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in either CCLD, Childcare, Early Years or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 years' relevant experience working or on placement within a Daycare, Playgroup, Registered Afterschool's or Creche setting.
• Ability to liaise with parents and understand the importance of parental involvement.
• Knowledge of implementing policies, procedures and play programmes or similar.
• Ability to lift equipment and children when required.
• Knowledge of the ethos and values of Footprints Women's Centre.

Desirable Skills

• Child Protection Qualification.
• First Aid Qualification.
• An honest, trustworthy, caring and positive attitude.

Further Information

Footprints is a well established, award winning childcare facility operating as a social enterprise. If you're looking for new opportunities within childcare and in an award winning setting, apply now! We are a proud Living Wage employer. Apply today by emailing your CV to: reception@footprintswomenscentre.com