Childcare Assistant Apprenticeship

apartmentGillian Forrest Childcare placeGreenock calendar_month11/01/2025

You will work towards a SVQ Level 7 Social Services (Young People and Children). Qualification takes up to 18 Months
Responsibilities

To help plan, provide and take part in play-based activities that stimulate and support children’s learning and development.
To listen to, encourage and support children in their play, learning and development.
To assist and support children with personal care requirements. This may include changing nappies, assisting with toileting needs, changing clothes and shoes and helping children at mealtimes.
To accompany the children and other members of the team on regular trips, for example to playgroups or on other planned outings.
To abide by all policies and procedures within the setting and be aware of Care Inspectorate requirements.
To help to ensure the setting is a safe environment by following health and safety procedures and checking equipment is safe to use and age appropriate.
To be aware of the settings child protection policy and the signs and symptoms of child abuse.
To be aware of emergency procedures and what procedures are to be followed in the event of an accident or incident. First Aid training will be arranged within the first 6 months of employment.
To be aware of infection control and ensure good hygiene standards.
To ensure all administration and paperwork records are maintained as directed by the registered childminder and to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These might include accident / incident reports, attendance records, equipment cleaning and maintenance records.
To build and maintain positive relationships with the children, families who use the service, the registered childminder and other people the service is in regular contact with, for example at playgroups, schools and play centers.
To listen to, follow instructions and communicate well with the registered childminder. Any concerns or issues should be raised immediately, or the Whistleblowing / Raising Concerns Procedure followed. Any ideas or suggestions to improve any aspect of the service should be shared with the registered childminder.
To always abide by the service’s confidentiality policy. All information regarding the children and families who use the service, the registered childminder and their family is strictly confidential and cannot be discussed with a third party without the registered childminder’s specific permission, or in an emergency.
To undergo any induction and training procedures as requested by the registered childminder and in keeping with Care Inspectorate requirements.
To refresh and update training as required and take responsibility for own professional development.

local_fire_departmentUrgent

Assistant Manager within Residential Childcare

apartmentCaretechplaceKilwinning, 20 mi from Greenock

1000 Welcome Bonus *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus! Job Title- Assistant Residential Manager Location- Kilwinning Salary- £18.77ph Contract type- Permanent Working hours- 40hrs Per week, as part of a rota which includes a combination of early...

electric_boltImmediate start

Assistant Care Home Manager

apartmentJupiter RecruitmentplaceKilmarnock, 26 mi from Greenock

days annual leave including bank holidays Online benefits and cash back rewards Cycle to work scheme SMART Childcare Vouchers SMART Pension option Reference ID: 6941 To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV...

business_centerHigh salary

Assistant Manager - ref. b33764803

apartmentCaretechplaceBalfron, 18 mi from Greenock

Assistant Manager About us Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part...