The work

Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area in conjunction with other staff
To keep a proper record of achievement file on your key children, for parents/carers; Work with parents/carers of special needs children to give full integration in the setting
Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members
To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, fundraising events
To be flexible within working practices of the Setting. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
Work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled
Recording accidents in the accident book. Ensure the manager has initialled the report before the parent receives it
Look upon the Setting as a “whole” where can your help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children
Ensure child is collected by someone known to setting
To respect the confidentiality of information received
To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker

Specific Child Care Tasks:

The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development
To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing
Washing and changing children as required
Providing comfort and warmth to an ill child
To ensure the setting is of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development
To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times
To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring Setting policies and procedures are observed at all times

Training

Training provider: SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED