Child care worker

JobScout is recruiting on behalf of Hampton Park Care Group Inc., an established community-based early years education and childcare provider located in Hampton Park, Victoria. Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Childcare Worker to join their supportive Children's Services team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and reliable Childcare Worker who value quality care, teamwork, inclusion, and creating safe and nurturing learning experiences for children across young age groups.

About the Employer

Hampton Park Care Group Inc. is an established Community-based Early Years Education and Childcare Provider operating in Hampton Park, in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The service delivers high-quality early years education and childcare programs in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).

About the Role

The successful candidate will work under the general direction of the Children’s Services Domain Manager/Assistant Director and/or Educational Leader to provide high-quality care, supervision and educational support to children, in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF – Belonging, Being and Becoming), the National Quality Standard (NQS), and service policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

·Provide attentive supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety, security and wellbeing, both indoors and outdoors

·Help prepare and conduct children's activities, including provision of food, drinks, toileting, nappy changing, dressing, hygiene and personal care

·Bathe, dress, feed and supervise the rest of young children in line with established routines and parental requirements

·Plan, prepare and conduct play-based learning experiences that stimulate children's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, language and creative development

·Promote language development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal conversations

·Observe, document and record children's behaviour, interests, abilities and developmental progress

·Comfort distressed children and support the development of emotional regulation, self-help and social skills

·Maintain a safe, clean, hygienic and stimulating environment in all rooms, play spaces and outdoor areas

·Administer basic first aid and prescribed medication where authorised, in line with centre policies

·Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues

·Comply with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Standard, the Child Safe Standards, and the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics

·Participate in staff meetings, professional development, team planning and quality improvement activities

Essential Requirements

·Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent approved qualification)

·At least one (1) year of relevant work experience in a similar role

·Current Working with Children Check

·Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis qualifications

·Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and VEYLDF

·Strong communication and teamwork skills

·Passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing

Desirable

·Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher)

·Previous experience in a community-based early years education and childcare service, kindergarten, Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) or family day care in Australia.

·Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to the centre's community

·Experience supporting children with additional needs or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through this job listing only by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Please attach your current resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

To be considered, applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Applications received via any other channel will not be considered.

Hampton Park Care Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a child-safe organisation. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

JobScout is posting this advertisement on behalf of Hampton Park Care Group Inc.