Assistant Childcare Worker

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

Working as a Childcare Assistant to provide a safe and stimulating environment focused on learning through play, providing activities and quality childcare for children aged 4 to 12 years. You will support children to socialise and foster their dreams for the future realising their potential.

We are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about working with children, fun, calm and supportive. If you have any Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Childcare or Food Hygiene qualifications that would also be an advantage.
Every day is different and exciting - you can get creative, messy and encourage the children to explore the world through play.
Primarily you would be working in our Oscars after School Club within term time and holidays seeing children grow, develop, and learn. Occasionally you may be asked to support across Blandford and Shaftesbury Nurseries.
You will also be working with a team of other professionals who share your passion and vision for childcare.
As an employee of Dorset Council you will have access to a range of employee benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement and a pension scheme.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders .
care about Dorset and all the people who live here
have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression
We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.
Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.
If appointed, the personal information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at .
Applicants should be patient, love working with children, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to use their initiative.
We use technology to communicate with each other and our families and you will be confident in using a computer. You will be well organised needing to record observations, sharing information with parents and carers to support learning at home - always seeking advice and guidance from your senior and line manager when needed.
You will require a driving license and have access to a vehicle.
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