Childcare Worker

DESIGNATION/POST TITLE :
Flying Start Childcare Worker

MAJOR PURPOSE OF POST :
To provide high quality childcare provision for children aged 2-3 years within Flying Start settings

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The job description refers to the principal duties and responsibilities of the Post. It does not necessarily list in detail all the tasks required to carry out these duties and responsibilities.

To liaise with parents around the childs care plan and wellbeing.

To co-operate in planning, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the project in undertaking its tasks and contributing to the achievement of the groups overall aims.

To participate in training when required

To maintain confidentiality.

Holidays have to be taken during the school holidays.

To be a key worker for a group of children Work within the CIW standards for Regulated Childcare Participate in the planning and implementation of activities to enhance childrens development Maintain a flexible approach to work understanding the need to work from a variety of childcare/crèche settings when the need arises.

To liaise with Flying Start/Families First and project staff maintaining a professional working alliance with other agencies who share public protection responsibilities.

To participate effectively in regular in-house supervision, team meetings and also commit to professional development opportunities in conjunction with the departments supervision policy.

To work with the Projects policies regarding confidentiality and nondiscriminatory practice. Ensure compliance with the Councils Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures

To implement the principles of the Councils Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties

To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions.

To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.

To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.

Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.