Childcare Assistant

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Childcare Assistant to join our team. As a Childcare Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of children in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children.

Main Responsibilities:

- Supporting the children’s care, learning, development and play needs in the allocated room.
- Contributing to the weekly activities' programme/curriculum.
- Preparing activities and materials according to the weekly activity plans
- Clearing away activities as required and ensuring room and other areas are left clean and tidy in accordance with Health Protection Agency Guidelines at the end of each day/session
- Completing the children’s daily report sheets and providing feedback to parents/carers at the end of each session.
- Greeting parents/carers at the start & end of a session in an appropriate manner.
- Completing the accident book when appropriate and following the incident reporting guidelines under supervision of Room Leader
- Following and adhering to the Health Protection Agency Guidelines
- Completing Changing room cleaning & record in accordance with Health Protection Agency Guidelines
- To be committed and dedicated to attend the necessary training.
- Encouraging the daily use of Welsh and appreciation of the Welsh culture within the Project

Other Responsibilities:

- Opening the main door and welcoming the children and parents and visitors using the Welsh language and in a welcoming manner, ensuring all visitors sign in/out and are supervised at all times.
- Preparing food and clearing away food and drinks when necessary, adhering to FSA environmental guidelines.
- Attending staff meetings, contributing as appropriate. Absentees must read and sign the minutes of the meetings
- Following and adhering to the policies and procedures of MCCP Ltd
- Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages to the Room Leader.
- Supporting MCCP Ltd fundraising events
- Informing Room Leader of any broken toys and equipment, and disposing of all broken items in accordance with Health Protection Agency Guidelines
- Cleaning and disinfection of toys and equipment on a weekly basis in accordance with Health Protection Agency Guidelines
- Undertaking any other duties that are appropriate to your role as deemed necessary by the Management of MCCP Ltd
- Answering the phone if Manager/Deputy Manager/Room Leaders are unavailable, recording messages and noting absences if required.
- To attend supervisions and appraisals with your line manager.

Essential Requirements:

- Minimum Level 2 childcare qualification
- A genuine love of children and young people
- A good understanding of children’s developmental needs
- The ability to communicate with parents/carers and children
- Good teamwork skills with the ability to work under own initiative when required
- A positive attitude
- Commitment to the Welsh language and culture

Desirable Requirements:

- The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh
- Knowledge or experience of working with children with additional needs
- Experience of working for a Management Committee in the voluntary sector

Legal Requirements:
Holidays:
22 days per annum, pro rata, plus 8 days Bank Holidays

If you are passionate about providing quality care for children and meet the requirements outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience in childcare.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £8.60-£11.49 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2024