Female Childcare pratitioner

Responsible to

Centre Manager

Nursery Manager

Salary

To be discussed

Direct Reports

Centre Manager

Location

Birmingham

Work Pattern

Monday –

Thursday 9

00am – 5:00pm

Friday – 9:00am – 4:00pm

Job Purpose

To work as part of a team providing a confidential and supportive service, working closely with women and their children who are living in our refuge as a result of experiencing domestic violence. To work effectively within the nursery and afterschool club supporting women and children, treating them equally and fairly, thereby enabling children to fulfil their potential.

Main duties

1. To ensure that women and children admitted to the centre are made to feel welcome and safe.

2. To provide a safe, caring, supportive and stimulating environment for children to play and to learn.

3. To provide nutritious snacks and lunches.

4. To plan, provide and facilitate structured activities for children during daily sessions within the nursery and After School provision (Buzz Club).

5. To keep records on individual children, including observations, assessments and future planning.

6. To supports children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

7. To plan, facilitate and support children with offsite activities and trips.

8. To report and record any injuries, illnesses or concerns to the Nursery Manager.

9. To organise and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas. To ensure that all nursery equipment is cleaned and maintained to a high standard and any faults are reported to the Nursery Manager.

10. To discuss developmental progress of children with mothers, colleagues and other professionals.