Childcare Worker Level 3 (Term Time )

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Childcare Worker Level 3 to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to children across various age groups, Your enthusiasm for childhood development and nurturing will help create a safe, engaging, and educational environment where children can thrive. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while developing your skills in childcare and early education.

• To support the Childcare Manager and Room Leader to deliver the provision of a range of early year’s education and out-of-school programmes for children and families within Charlestown and Lower Kersal
• To support the involvement of volunteers and family members in delivery of children and family activities to ensure children have the best start in life
• To work as part of the Children and Families Team to deliver the Children and Families Strategy.

Operational and compliance

The post holder will be expected to:

• Work with the Room Leader to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
• Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment of children, including those with Special Educational needs.
• Work within the framework set by Ofsted to ensure requirements are met
• Promote and foster a working environment in which the psychological, physical, overall developmental and educational well-being of children is paramount
• To complete observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively
• Ensure regular contact and feedback to family members on child development including maintaining on-line resources such as Tapestry and content management system
• Work as part of the staff team to develop programmes which meet the needs and aspirations of the children attending the setting – including identifying and accessing external support when required
• Ensure that a supportive, empathic and non-judgemental approach is used by all staff and volunteers when interacting with children and their families
• Identify to the childcare manager resources required to deliver a good quality children and families programme
• Signpost family members to wider organisational opportunities and external opportunities including learning and volunteering opportunities and information, advice and guidance support as appropriate
• To fill the role of Deputy Manager/Room Leader when required
• Contribute to the development and delivery of initiatives to improve efficient and effectiveness of the service including new ideas to improve standards

Other

• To work as part of the Children and Families team to achieve the wider organisational objectives
• To attend team meetings, supervision sessions and any external meetings as required
• To work flexibly and undertake, when required, other duties associated with supporting the needs of the organisation, which may be reasonably determined by the line manager and/or Senior Management Team
• To work flexibly and attend occasional meetings and events outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) for which notice will be given
• To undertake training and professional development as and when required
• Ensure high levels of professional conduct including punctuality, dress, presentation and administration
• Comply with the policies of Inspiring Communities Together at all times