Family Day Care

Job Description

Merri-bek Family Day Care is an approved home-based early childhood education and care service that is provided by registered Family Day Care Educators. It is for children from birth to 12 years of age. The service is currently rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard as part of the National Quality Assessment and Rating Process. Family Day Care Educators are experienced and qualified early childhood professionals who provide high quality care and education for children in their own homes. Support is provided by our Council Coordination Unit. Family Day Care offers flexible arrangements including outside business hours, weekends, before and after school/kindergarten and school holidays. Family Day Care helps children develop confidence and social skills and connect them with their local community. ABOUT THE ROLE If you enjoy working with children and want to make a real difference in the community then this is the role for you. This is an opportunity to start your own business as an early childhood qualified Family Day Care Educator. With support and guidance from the Coordination Unit you will provide high quality care and education to children in your home. Working with children and families, you will plan, deliver and evaluate a program that meets the needs and interests of children, supporting their wellbeing in a safe and healthy environment. A minimum of 3 days per week and a 12-month commitment to the role is required. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE A minimum qualification of Certificate 3 in Children’s Services or higher Previous experience providing care and education for children, including knowledge of child development A current Victorian Driver’s Licence is desirable. The following must be acquired prior to registration and always kept current: First Aid, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management training, including annual CPR updates and Auto Injection Practice (as approved by ACECQA) Current working with children clearance (this is for the educator and all household members aged 18 or over) Criminal history check completed prior to registration and at least every three years (this is for the educator and all household members aged 18 or over) WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER Opportunity to meet and network with other Merri-bek Family Day Care Educators Working from home and balancing the needs of your family Flexibility to set your days and hours of work Extensive support from the Coordination Unit including: Regular home visits Regular and ongoing training and support Some resources to assist in delivering the program For further information please contact the Coordination Unit on 9240 2300. Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. *Please note that some documents relating to this role may reference Merri-bek City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council. Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email. Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Our Commitment In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality. Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website. Privacy Acknowledgment Merri-bek City Council's recruitment system, medical, police check, reference checking and onboarding processes are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers unless you request us not to do so. Personal and/or health information collected by Council is used for municipal purposes as specified in the Local Government Act 2020. The personal and/or health information will be used by Council for these purposes and/or related purposes. Council may disclose this information to other organisations if authorised or required by legislation. The applicant understands that the personal and/or health information provided is for the above purpose and that they may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information. Please note that the information provided as part of your application will not be accessed by anyone other than the People and Safety Branch and the hiring manager. Acknowledgement By submitting this application, I declare that to the best of my knowledge, the information supplied in this application (including accompanying documents) are true and correct. I understand that if any false or deliberately misleading information is given, or any relevant material withheld, my application will not be progressed, or if I am employed, my employment may be terminated at the discretion of Council. I further understand that any offer of employment is subject to all the pre-employment checks appropriate to the role being completed to the satisfaction of the Council. Consent to Contact Referees I understand that a representative of Merri-bek will contact me to gain my permission to contact any listed referee's before conducting a reference. Preliminary Health Declaration All applicants are required to complete a Preliminary Health Declaration as part of the application process. Merri-bek City Council advises that failure to disclose any pre-existing or past relevant physical restrictions , injury or condition, suffered by you which may affect your ability to fulfil inherent requirements of the position(s) applied for may result in you being disentitled to claim compensation. This is in accordance with the current Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act in respect of any further injury or illness, recurrence, exacerbation or aggravation of this injury, disease or condition. Council requires all staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide evidence of this as part of this application. Please note: If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to present your vaccination certificate for sighting. Working With Children Checks Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and providing environments that are safe for children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. If the role you are applying for requires a Working with Children Check, you will be required to upload a copy of this document as part of your application. Qualifications/Licences Evidence of relevant qualifications and/or licences as required for the position you are applying for will need to be uploaded as part of your application. Yes I agree to the privacy statement * Personal Details * Required field Title * First name * Last name * E-mail * Digits only or add + for international numbers Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.) Questions Work rights: * Australian Permanent Resident Visa Australian Temporary Resident Visa New Zealand Citizen Bridging Visa Student Visa Working Holiday Visa Temporary shortage skills visa Refugee/humanitarian If you answered no to not being an Australian Citizen, you are required to provide a VEVO check through the Department of Home Affairs.Acknowledge Have you lived and/or worked outside of Australia for more than a 12-month period in the past 10 years? (if yes you will be required to complete an international police check as part of the final stages in our recruitment process).Yes No Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? *Yes, Aboriginal No I do not wish to disclose Merri-bek City Council will require you to be fully vaccinated before commencing employment (double dose vaccination). Please confirm that you will comply with this requirement. *Yes No For equity and inclusion reporting we collect information on Gender. Please describe your gender. *Man Women I do not wish to disclose Current Employee Status with Merri-bek City Council: *Have you previously been employed at Merri-bek through an Agency or as a Contractor: * Current Former Not applicable You are required to provide a police check as part of your registration with Merri-bek Family Day Care. *Acknowledge Do you have a valid driver's licence? *Yes No Do you have a Current Working with Children Check, or have the ability to obtain one?Yes No I have read and understood the role description *Yes No I have read and understand the relevant physical requirements of this position in the role description *Yes No Do you have a current injury, illness, or medical condition that may prevent you from undertaking the inherent requirements of the role? *Yes No If yes to the above please outline You are required to undertake a medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test prior to offer or commencement, do you give permission for this testing to be conducted? *Yes No Merri-bek City Council advises that failure to disclose any or all relevant physical, medical or any other illness, injury or condition, or any past or pre-existing illness, injury or condition suffered by you which may affect your ability to fulfil inherent requirements of the Family Day Care Prospective Educator role and may result in you being dis-entitled to claim compensation according to the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 in respect of any further injury or illness, recurrence, exacerbation or aggravation of this injury, disease or condition. *#J-18808-Ljbffr