Childcare Manager

Ozanam Daycare Limited is seeking a dedicated and experienced Childcare Manager to oversee the daily operations of the facility, shaping the early educational environment for children. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing staff, ensuring the welfare of up to 127 children on a daily basis, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

• Lead and manage a team, motivating them with a shared sense of direction, pride, and energy.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and manage all Daycare staff and support personnel.
• Support and supervise all staff with their day-to-day duties to ensure they perform their roles safely and effectively.
• Ensure all new staff follow an induction programme, are mentored, and receive ongoing training.
• Manage staff appraisals and any disciplinary or grievance matters.
• Undertake Designated Officers roles in relation to First Aid and Safeguarding.

• Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children that promotes learning through play.
• Maintain meticulous records of children's attendance, observations, health progress, and any incidents that occur.
• Liaise with the Social Worker appointed by the Trust to the facility.
• Maintain waiting lists for all rooms, ensuring rooms are working to full capacity where possible.
• Manage the enrolment process for new children, ensuring parents are put at ease and welcomed to the setting.

• Monitor the condition of the facility and equipment, organising maintenance and repairs.
• Purchase new items as required to ensure a clean and hazard-free environment.
• Understand, implement, and evaluate the policies, procedures, guidelines, and principles of good practice as detailed by the Southern Trust's Minimum Standards requirements.
• Implement the Health & Safety Policies, risk assessments, equipment checks, and fire regulations.

• Minimum of Level 5 qualification in Childcare.
• Full UK Driver's Licence.
• A minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a Daycare setting in a similar role.
• Empathy and understanding of children's and staff needs.
• Calm and caring nature.
• Sense of humour.
• Ability to write reports and keep accurate and clear records.
• Administrative and IT skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Ability to work well under stress.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.