Childcare Worker - United Kingdom - Dorset Council

Description

We are seeking a passionate Senior Childcare Worker to lead in providing a safe and stimulating environment where children aged 3 months to 5 years can learn through play.

In this role, you will inspire our children to socialise, dream, and realise their potential by supporting them in a creative and exploratory setting.

A vibrant learning community of 13 practitioners working across three rooms
an opportunity to work closely with our setting SENCO to support children with additional needs
access to Dorset Council's employee benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme
We operate as OneTeam, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

You will play a crucial role in the preschool provision, helping children develop by planning activities tailored to their unique needs alongside another Senior Childcare Worker.

Your efforts will ensure a nurturing environment that encourages children to engage and explore confidently.
create and maintain a dynamic learning environment, assessing risks and adapting spaces to fit the needs of the children
design and implement nutritious menus for snacks and participate in adult-led activities like sports, arts, and cookery

provide occasional staffing support at Blandford Children's Centre and Oscars, our after-school and holiday provision (rated 'Good' by OFSTED).

minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or related field, additional certifications such as Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Childcare, or Food Hygiene are highly desirable.

~ a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are necessary

If you are a self-motivated individual ready to make a difference in children's early educational experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping the futures of the youngest members of our community.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

At Dorset Council we:
provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
care about Dorset and all the people who live here
have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities.

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.
Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

If appointed, the personal information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct.

Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at .