Childcare assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Location - Forest Hill Station, London Start Date - 6th January 2025 Hourly Rate - £15.00per hour Hours - Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM __________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you passionate about working with children in a nurturing, home-like setting? Do you have the skills and experience to provide outstanding care and support for young children? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for a dedicated Childminding assistant to join our small childcare setting. This role involves working closely with children in a ratio of 1 adult to 3 children, ensuring they are safe, happy, and engaged in their early development. Role Responsibilities - Supporting the daily care of children, including changing nappies. - Creating and leading fun, educational activities tailored to the children’s developmental stages. -** Attending playgroups** and community activities to enrich the children’s social experiences. - Cleaning and maintaining the toys and play environment to ensure a safe, hygienic setting. - Walking with and pushing a** 4-seater pram** to local outings or playgroups, requiring physical fitness and enthusiasm for outdoor activities. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria: At least** 2-3 years of experience** working with children in a professional setting. An** A Level 3 qualification** in childcare or a similar field. First Aid valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate. DBS Check Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one). Physical Fitness Ability to walk and push a 4-seater pram comfortably. What We Offer - Competitive hourly rate of £15 per hour. - Paid holidays in line with standard employment contracts. - Paid contribution for work travel - Paid contribution for food expenses - Paid for qualifications and training - A supportive and** welcoming work environment** in a small, home-like setting. - Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children. __________________________________________________________________________________________ If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and have a genuine love for working with children, we’d love for you to join our team! We look forward to hearing from you! Job Type: Full-time Pay: £15.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Nursery experience:** 1 year** (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 06/01/2025

We are highly focussed on development and safety but also vitally important to us, is that our children have an enjoyable learning experience. We provide a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Key Areas · Activity planning · Liaison · Supervision and care of children · Direct playwork · Health and safety · Miscellaneous Duties and Responsibilities Activity Planning · To provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing activities, organisation programmes and arranging equipment · To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunity framework. · To undertake any necessary training including a nationally recognised playwork course. · To encourage community wide participation and activity planning and delivery. Liaison · To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents to facilitate day to day caring needs. · To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships. · To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities. Supervision and care of children · Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Statutory responsibilities. · Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the Food and Safety Act 1990, it is balanced and healthy in accordance with dietary requirements. Direct Playwork · Help the coordinator to ensure that a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities are offered. · Ensure that play meets full range of children’s individual and group needs. Health and safety · To ensure the good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. · To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards, appropriate for the needs of the children. · Recording of any accidents in the accident book. · Ensure child is collected by someone known to Beams of Light staff · Recording of any accidents in the accident book · To ensure confidentiality of information at work is adhered. · Ensure to provide a good quality check on the equipment and the children’s play environment before the after school care session. Miscellaneous · To promote the aims and objectives of Beatrix Potter School, it’s policies and practices and use as a guide for daily activities. · To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time. · To assist in outreach (promoting the centre) After School Care Salary - £12 an hour, 3 hours a day Location - Beatrix Potter Primary School, London, SW18 3ER Contract Type - Permanent, Part time, Self Employed Weekly hours - 12 to 15 hours per week Operates - from 3pm to 6pm Monday - Friday (Term Time Only) Probationary Period (3 months) - Remote interview process. - Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place - Job Types: Part-time, Permanent - Pay: £11.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: DBS certificate (preferred) Safeguarding Certification (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred) Food Hygiene certificate (preferred) Level 3 Childcare certificate (preferred)

Job description • Providing creative play, reading, mark-making, and storytelling with little ones; supporting early language development; and helping children develop their creativity and imagination. • Providing enabling environments for children to learn, develop, and have emotional well-being • Providing a range of play activities, both indoors and outdoors, to help children develop, showing planning for different areas of learning and age ranges. • Picking up and dropping off children at the nursery, school, or their other settings, activities, and clubs • Work in partnership with parents to enable the best care, as well as working with other childcare professionals to support both children and their families through changes and transitions and to support their individual needs' ongoing learning and development • planning, preparing, and serving meals based on dietary needs. • cooking with and for the children, providing valuable real-life learning experiences and healthy, nutritious meals and snacks • Making sure that the children you care for are well looked after, feel secure, and are safe, warm, and well fed • Providing various play activities, both indoors and outside, in order to help children develop, showing planning for different areas of learning and age ranges, as well as taking children on outings, for example, to the park or to the garden

I am looking for a honest, trustworthy and compassionate fun individual who can enhance my after school and holiday club. The role involves many tasks for supporting young people with meal times, craft activities and homework to basis cleaning. The role requires two references and the applicant would be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

An Ofsted Registered Childcare provider. Caring for children 0-16 years. I am actively seeking to employ more assistant in expand my settings availabilities.

The Forbes Partnership Ltd are looking for friendly babysitters to join our team! Are you passionate about working with children? Do you have a caring and reliable nature? We are looking for dedicated babysitters to join our team, providing top-quality care to families in need of your expertise. Requirements: Must hold an Enhanced DBS Check. Provide two references from previous childcare or related roles. Experience working with children is desirable but not essential if you have the right attitude. Responsibilities: Create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. Engage in activities that promote development and creativity. Prepare light meals/snacks and assist with bedtime routines (if required). Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about the child’s day. Be punctual, dependable, and adaptable to different family needs. What We’re Looking For: A positive attitude and a genuine love for working with children. Excellent communication skills. A warm, friendly, and professional demeanor. Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenges with confidence. Why Join Us? Competitive pay of £12 per hour. Flexible working hours to suit your schedule. Opportunity to work with a supportive and professional team. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV, references, and proof of an Enhanced DBS check. Let’s create safe and happy experiences for every child together.

Nanny & Housekeeper: Are you a caring, reliable professional with a talent for both childcare and keeping a home running smoothly? Our busy family in Richmond, London, is looking for an organized, warm-hearted nanny and housekeeper to join us. With four children in our lively household, we need someone to help care for our two youngest (4 and 5 years old) while keeping the household neat and tidy. If you love working with children and enjoy pitching in with household duties, we’d love to meet you! The Role: Hours: Monday to Friday: 7 am - 11 am 2 Sundays a Month : 9 am - 7 pm Total Days: 5-6 days depending on the week What You’ll Do: - Provide attentive care for our two younger children, including playtime, activities, and supervision - Prepare simple meals/snacks and assist with the children’s routines - Perform general housekeeping tasks like tidying common areas, organizing children’s spaces, cleaning, ironing etc Bonus: If you have a UK driving license, driving to activities is helpful! Pay: £14 - £16 per hour, depending on experience and schedule availability. What We’re Looking For: Experience as a nanny or housekeeper, with reliable references A UK driving license is a plus, though not required If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please send us your CV and references. We can’t wait to meet our new team member!

The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to manage and oversee our supported living services for 16-18 years old. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management and delivery of our services. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with Local Authority fundamental standards while promoting best practices across the care settings. This opportunity will provide individuals the chance to grow a home and make an impact on the lives of young people. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the daily operations of supported living services in line with council requirements, ensuring high standards of care. Supervise, mentor, and train support staff, fostering a collaborative, proactive, and supportive environment. Assist in the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans that reflect each client’s personal goals and aspirations. Key work with the Individuals to develop their support plan through the referral, assessment and review stages of person-centred planning. Understand their lifestyle choices, circles of support, what is important to and for them, and supporting them to have more choice and control in their life. Engage regularly with service users, families, and professionals, ensuring that care delivery aligns with a person-centred approach. Conduct regular audits and ensure all documentation is compliant with regulatory standards. Support with recruitment, staff rotas, and management of resources, ensuring services operate effectively within budgets. Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and implement policies that drive quality and efficiency across the services. A level 5 qualification or be working towards this with management experience is crucial to the role, as well as experience in building a service and team as we are expanding the company. You will have comprehensive understanding of supported living with young people aged 16 - 18 . An understanding of the strategies for managing Challenging Behaviour and have the ability to understand equality issues and have knowledge and consideration of meeting the diverse needs of the staff team and vulnerable children / adults. You should have the ability to continually aim at improving the staff teams’ performance to provide Best Value Services and to develop effective team performance, make informed decisions and offer a clear lead, including pre-planning and impartation and monitoring of those plans, as well as having experience of handling conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes. Person Specification: Leadership: Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a supported living or similar regulated care environment, with a focus on empowering teams (minimum 1 year). You will lead, oversee and assist the directors in implementing the company’s vision, including the systems, staffing, policies and procedures that enable structure and high standards to be delivered. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise confidently with service users, families, staff, and professionals. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure and resolve conflicts effectively. Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities, with a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and adapting to changing service demands. Empathy & Resilience: Genuine commitment to the well-being of others, with resilience and a positive attitude in a demanding sector. Qualifications Required: NVQ/QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or proof of training underway). Valid driving license or willingness to travel between service locations. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant Children & Adult Social Care Legislation, safeguarding procedures, and health and social care legislation. Benefits: Competitive salary and numerous benefits to grow As a growing company, there will be more perks as we grow and you will be at the forefront of it. Comprehensive training and development programs, including access to relevant qualifications and leadership training. Employee assistance programs supporting mental and physical well-being. Opportunities for career progression in a growing, dynamic company. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives and looking to advance your career in a supportive, passionate organisation, we would love to hear from you. Proof of right to work in the UK. Please be advised we do NOT offer sponsorship. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £42,000 to £52,000 per year depending on experience (negotiable) Additional pay: Company Growth Bonus Benefits: Enjoy your Birthday off Company events Company pension scheme in the future Employee mentoring programme Referral programme Sick pay Work from home in the future Training programmes As the business grows, so do the perks! Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability when required On Call The role requires working flexibly mainly Monday – Friday but will require a manager who can be flexible where required. Licence/Certification: NVQ/QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or proof of training underway) Work Location: In person with possibility to WFH in the future