Childcare Assistant Volunteer (Creche, FEMALE ONLY)

THIS IS A FEMALE ONLY SERVICE SO WE NEED A WOMAN FOR THIS POSITION

Purpose of the Role

To provide a safe and stimulating environment for children attending Creche.

Main Responsibilities

To welcome parents, support children to settle, plan and implement activities. Promote individuality, independent play and be a positive role model. Follow all policies and procedures whilst adhering to safeguarding and inclusion. Maintain a clean environment, promote personal hygiene and manage infection control including nappy changing and supporting toilet visits. To complete all essential training before taking up the role.

Skills, experience and attitude needed

Knowledge of early years development and experience of working with children essential. Ability to work under pressure as part of a team displaying a positive attitude at all times. Personal qualities such as sympathy, empathy and respect paramount for working with Changing Lives families. Volunteers must be reliable and have the capacity to commit to one full day a week.

Expected hours/time: Wednesday 9.30 - 12.30

Enhanced DBS required

Expenses: Travel expenses, lunch expenses as agreed in volunteer handbook

What you could get out of it

You will make a difference (directly or indirectly) to the people we work with. You will benefit from helping or supporting other people, using existing or learning new skills, gaining confidence, being creative, responding to challenges, and being with other people. You may feel satisfaction from playing a positive role in someone else's life. If you're looking for work, you will gain valuable experience for your CV. Above all else you will have fun and enjoy your experience.