Senior Childcare Worker

3 weeks ago

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

**About The Role**:
Working as a Senior Childcare Worker leading on the provision of a safe and stimulating environment focused on learning through play, providing activities and quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. You will support others to help our children socialise and foster their dreams for the future, realising their potential.

We are looking for someone with a Level 3 relevant childcare qualification. If you have Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Childcare or Food Hygiene qualifications that would also be an advantage.

This role will provide you with many opportunities to learn new skills, solve problems and adapt to different situations. Every day is different and exciting with the added benefit of supporting others to be creative, messy and encourage children to explore the world through play.

Primarily you will be working in the preschool age provision seeing children grow, develop and learn and working alongside another Senior Childcare Worker to plan around children's unique needs. You can make a real difference in their lives by providing them with a safe, supportive, and fun learning environment where they are eager to 'have a go' and try new things. Occasionally, you may be asked to support the Oscars After School Club, the after school and holiday provision.

You will also be working with a team of other professionals who share your passion and vision for childcare and will lead the other practitioners in providing children with the best start in life. 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.
- you will be leading on the delivery of engaging activities, supporting children and their families to learn through play
- you will be involved in preparing the environment, assessing risk, and making changes to meet the needs of the children present
- you will greet parents, carers and their children when they arrive and leave sharing exciting news about their child's day
- you'll be involved in designing the content of menus for healthy snacks and refreshments as well as taking part in adult led activities (e.g. sport, arts and crafts and cookery) setting up and supporting the children to develop their own ideas

**Further Information**:
Applicants should be competent at providing support and challenge to others, 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. Support will be available on specific programmes we use.

You will be well organised needing to record observations, sharing information with parents and carers to support learning at home.

You will require a driving license and have access to a vehicle.

We are a large team of 12 practitioners working across 2 rooms. Although staff are in their own set rooms, we are a friendly group of people and everyone is happy to help out where possible. We have a setting SENCO who you would work closely with to support any children with additional needs.
- We pride ourselves on our behaviours and values of respect, responsibility, recognition, and we are OneTeam and love to work together.

**About Us**:
We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception.

At Dorset Council we:

- provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
- have ambitious aspirations
- are excited about our future
- care about Dorset and all the people who live here
- know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success

You will:

- have access to a range of employee benefits
- be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
- have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

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.

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our behaviours. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.

Find out more about how to apply.

  • Senior Childcare Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

    Working as a Senior Childcare Worker leading on the provision of a safe and stimulating environment focused on learning through play, providing activities and quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. You will support others to help our children socialise and foster their dreams for the future, realising their potential. We are looking for...

  • Senior Childcare Worker

    1 month ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

    Working as a Senior Childcare Worker leading on the provision of a safe and stimulating environment focused on learning through play, providing activities and quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. You will support others to help our children socialise and foster their dreams for the future, realising their potential. We are looking for...

  • Senior Childcare Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

    Working as a Senior Childcare Worker leading on the provision of a safe and stimulating environment focused on learning through play, providing activities and quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. You will support others to help our children socialise and foster their dreams for the future, realising their potential. We are looking for...

  • Childcare Worker

    2 months ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

    Organisation - Dorset Council - Location - Blandford Forum - Reference - REC/24/00268 - Occupational group - Childcare - Salary details - £22,737 - £23,114 - Job term - Full Time - Appointment type - Permanent - Closing Date - 03 March 2024 11:00 PM **Childcare Worker** **Blandford Children's Centre** **Permanent - Fulltime** **£21,189 -...

  • Childcare Worker

    2 months ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

    Organisation - Third Party - Location - Blandford Forum - Reference - REC/22/53368 - Occupational group - School Support Staff - Salary details - Grade 4 SCP 3 actual salary £7,995 per annum (£20,812 FTE) - Job term - Part Time - Appointment type - Fixed Term - Contact - Nicola Brooke - Headteacher - Contact telephone - 01258 452277 - Closing Date - 06...

  • Childcare Worker

    1 day ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

    **About The Role**: As a Childcare Worker, you will play a crucial role to support children's play and learning through engaging activities, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring their well-being. You will have a passion for supporting children to reach their full potential. You'll work closely with parents, carers, colleagues, and external...

  • Childcare Worker

    1 day ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

    As a Childcare Worker, you will play a crucial role to support children's play and learning through engaging activities, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring their well-being. You will have a passion for supporting children to reach their full potential. You'll work closely with parents, carers, colleagues, and external agencies to provide the...

  • Childcare Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Councils 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. This role will provide you with many opportunities to learn new...

  • Childcare Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

    **About The Role**: 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. This role will provide you with many...

  • Senior Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Voyage Care Full time

    **Senior Support Worker- Shillingstone**£25194.00 per annum** Voyage Care is seeking a Senior Support Worker, to join the management team at a Supported Living Service in Blandford Forum, Dorset that provides support to those with Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated behaviours. Reporting to the Field Support Supervisor; the...

  • Childcare Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

    Working as a Childcare Assistant fixed term until May 2025 to provide a safe and stimulating environment focused on learning through play, providing activities and quality childcare for children from 3 months to 12 years. You will support children to socialise and foster their dreams for the future realising their potential. We are looking to appoint...

  • Childcare Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

    Working as a Childcare Assistant fixed term until July 2025 to provide a safe and stimulating environment focused on learning through play, providing activities and quality childcare for children from 3 months to 12 years. You will support children to socialise and foster their dreams for the future realising their potential. We are looking to appoint...

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom The LILY Housing Project Full time

    Due to continued growth and success, Lily Housing Project is now looking for support workers to join our dedicated and professional team working with homeless 16-21 years old's in Ferndown, Dorchester & Weymouth. Lily Housing Project has provided physically and emotionally safe environments and empathic, empowering care for vulnerable children and young...

  • Children and Young Persons Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Beaufort Care Group Full time

    **Could you be a positive role model to children and young people?** Beaufort Care Group has been operating since 2003, offering a high quality of childcare support to children aged 8 to 18 years old across Dorset. We are looking for caring & dedicated individuals to join our team of Children & Young Person Support Worker's. - An ability to engage with...

  • Night Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Social Care & Education Jobs Ltd Full time

    Full Time, Night Support Worker, job vacancy, Blandford Forum Area of Dorset. (No Personal Care).Criteria * No Experience needed (Fully funded training provided). * A supportive individual with lots of patience and understanding. * Ability to help budget, cook, clean and seek desired activities. * Applicants must be over the Age of 21. * A caring nature and...

  • Community Adolescent Senior Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you want to be part of a new, innovative and exciting service that will support children and young people with acute mental health problems in their homes? If so then a role in the Closer2Home service may be the job for you! This new service will operate across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight, and will be delivered by four NHS Trusts who will...

  • Community Adolescent Senior Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you want to be part of a new, innovative and exciting service that will support children and young people with acute mental health problems in their homes? If so then a role in the Closer2Home service may be the job for you! This new service will operate across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight, and will be delivered by four NHS Trusts who will...

  • Physical Health Support Worker

    17 hours ago

    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit 2 enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated peripatetic physical health support workers to work across various Trust localities. The main role of this job is to provide annual physical health checks for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI) by conducting a range of physical observations and...

  • Night Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom Social Care & Education Jobs Ltd Full time €12 - €13

    Full Time, Night Support Worker, job vacancy, Blandford Forum Area of Dorset. (No Personal Care). Criteria No Experience needed (Fully funded training provided).A supportive individual with lots of patience and understanding.Ability to help budget, cook, clean and seek desired activities.Applicants must be over the Age of 21.A caring nature and an...

  • Night Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom Social Care & Education Jobs Ltd Full time €12 - €13

    Full Time, Night Support Worker, job vacancy, Blandford Forum Area of Dorset. (No Personal Care). Criteria No Experience needed (Fully funded training provided).A supportive individual with lots of patience and understanding.Ability to help budget, cook, clean and seek desired activities.Applicants must be over the Age of 21.A caring nature and an...