Family Day Care

**ABOUT FAMILY DAY CARE**

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.**

**How to apply**:

- 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.

**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.