Job Duties:

• Supervising children to always ensure their safety
• Providing nutritious meals and snacks
• Planning and conducting educational and recreational activities
• Supporting emotional and social development
• Maintaining a clean and organized environment
• Changing diapers and assisting with toileting
• Monitoring and recording children’s progress
• Communicating regularly with parents about their child’s activities and development
• Ensuring a consistent daily routine
• Adhering to health and safety regulations
• Offering first aid when necessary
• Transporting children to and from school or other activities, if required
• Creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for all children.
• changes babies’ nappies and clothes as necessary and makes up bottles for feeds
• plans, prepares and serves children’s meals and supervises children during meals
• provides, supervises and participates in children’s indoor and outdoor play activities to promote their development
• takes children to participate in play groups or on appropriate outings
• takes older children to and from school
• maintains appropriate records of children’s development
• complies with regulations set by OFSTED and their inspection requirements

Skills, Qualifications and experience:

• Entry may not depend upon academic qualifications, although employers may expect a candidate to possess a qualification accredited by the Council for Awards in Children’s Care or other qualifications.
• Childminders must be registered with OFSTED to care for children under the age of 8 years. NVQs/SVQs in Child Care and Education are available at Levels 2 and 3. A minimum age limit of 18 years applies, and
• a DBS check is mandatory.
• Knowledge of child development, health, and safety practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to remain patient and compassionate while managing children’s needs and behaviours.
• Keen observational skills to monitor children’s development and identify any concerns.
• Relevant job experience and certification
• Ability to create engaging and educational activities for children.
• Previous experience working with children in a professional setting, such as a nursery, school, or day care centre.