Early Years Lunch Cover Assistant

Service Delivery

To ensure the safety of children with regard to meeting their dietary needs and to liaise with room staff regarding requirements and food allergies.
Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery, and promote these daily in every routine.
Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are age appropriate to their age and stage of development.
To have a clear knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Safety legislation and to adhere to appropriate regulations.
Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.
To attend staff meetings and participate in training opportunities and performance development.
To ensure good communication with staff, parent's and carers.
To support the nursery's commitment on safeguarding children in all aspects of the nursery's service.
To undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Nursery Manager, Head of Childcare, CEO or Board of Trustees.

Health and Safety

In carrying out this role you have a duty (under Health and Safety legislation) to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This implies taking positive steps to understand the hazards in the workplace, to comply with safety rules and procedures and to ensure that nothing you do, or fail to do, puts yourself or others at risk. This includes managing a safe and secure environment for people who use our services.
This duty includes checking that any person entering YMCA Dulverton Group property has a right to do so and their visit is recorded in accordance with YMCA Dulverton Group procedures.

General

To maintain and develop up-to-date professional knowledge and skills through training, reading and other such activities and to incorporate the same into practice.
Work across the organisation to build a learning culture and positive working environment.
To maintain and demonstrate a commitment to YMCA Dulverton Group's Vision, Values and strategic aims and objectives and ensure all activities reflect the values of YMCA Dulverton Group.
Managing health and safety issues in your area of responsibility in line with the relevant section(s) of the Health and Safety Policy.
Complying with YMCA Dulverton Group's GDPR, confidentiality and information security policies at all times.
To undertake such other duties and responsibilities reasonably consistent with the role of Early Years Lunch Cover Assistant

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated teams? Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and passionate Early Years Lunch Cover Assistant to join our growing team., To have at least 2 years' experience of working around children under the age of 5
First aid qualification (or willingness to train)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of health and safety and ability to complete risk assessments
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice (or willingness to train)
Knowledge of Food Standards Agency requirements and legislation (or willingness to train)
Good organisational skills
An empathy and enjoyment of working with children
Able to work on own initiative and lone work when required
The ability to form plans and carry them out in a busy environment
Ability and willingness to relate positively towards children, parents and staff.
Ability to be punctual at all times
Can evidence an understanding and commitment to the principles of Equal Opportunities
A creative and flexible approach to the work of the organisation

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.

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1 night free stay at one of the YMCA Hotel
60% discount on childcare fees for children up to 3 years of age
20% discount on childcare for children over 3 for non-funded hours
Free and discounted places for children attending Day Camps
28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays per year for full-time staff
Staff Pension
Free parking
Free Gym membership - George Williams Centre, Bridgwater or The Beach Hotel Minehead
Health Insurance for those staff working over 16 hours per week
Charity Worker's Discount at certain high street stores
Training budget
Monthly raffle
Mental Health Support
Access to Occupational Health Assessment
Discount at our Wedding Venue, Barley Wood