Vale of Glamorgan Council
Location
Vale of Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Flying Start, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time :16:00
Salary: £10.42
To provide high quality childcare services to children aged 2-3 years in the Flying Start areas of Barry. To work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure the needs of children are fully met.
Due to an increase in ALN support requested, we require childcare workers to work on a 1:1 basis with children with varying needs. The childcare worker will need to complete observations and feedback to parents and professionals
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 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 group’s overall aims.
• To participate in training when required.
Job Description V-CF-PD135
• 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 children’s 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 Project’s policies regarding confidentiality and non- discriminatory practice.
• Ensure compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
• 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.
• 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.
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