Childcare Worker

Duties Include:

• To liaise with parents around the child’s 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.
• Be a allocated Key Worker to a small group of children
• Work within the CSSIW standards for Regulated Childcare
• Participate in the planning and implementation of activities to enhance
children’s development
• Maintain a flexible approach to work – understanding the need to work
from a variety of childcare settings when the need arises.
• To liaise with Flying Start 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 Project’s policies regarding confidentiality and nondiscriminatory
practice.
• To implement the principles of the Council’s 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.
• 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.