We are looking for volunteer crèche workers to join our supportive team in Edinburgh. You will help care for babies and young children up to the age of five while their parent or carer attends counselling, providing reassurance, warmth and positive experiences for children.
What your role will involve
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Setting up and tidying the crèche space
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Offering a warm welcome to children and parents
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Creating a safe, calm and age appropriate environment
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Supporting play, creativity and child-led activities
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Caring for young children, including feeding and nappy changing where required
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Following policies including confidentiality, safeguarding and health and safety
What you will gain
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Experience within a therapeutic perinatal mental health setting
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Training in understanding perinatal mood disorders
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A full induction to the crèche environment and ongoing support
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The opportunity to be part of a welcoming and experienced team
About you
You are caring, patient and compassionate, with an interest in supporting young children and families. You communicate warmly with children, parents and colleagues, work well as part of a team and can adapt to the needs of different children. You are reliable, emotionally resilient and comfortable working within agreed policies and guidance. Childcare experience is helpful but not essential, as training and support will be provided.
If this sounds like a role you would enjoy, please apply today.
Candidates who are successful at shortlisting will be invited to a Recruitment & Selection Event at Palmerston Place on Thursday 4 June.
