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AIM
Family Day Care Management Committee recruits and selects Co-ordination Unit staff who are representative of the community and who are able to meet and maintain the standards expected by the scheme, the State and Australian Governments and the community.
RATIONALE
To recruit staff to meet all the requirements of our diverse organisation and the community. To provide the best possible service to the families and carers registered with Bega Valley Family Daycare. To ensure that staff have appropriate qualifications and skills to meet the needs of families and carers. To provide ongoing training to all staff members to ensure currency of skills and requisite qualifications.
STRATEGIES
The process used in considering the suitability of staff includes, but will not be limited to the following:
Prospective staff -
• Will be provided with an application pack containing information and Job Description.
• Authorised Supervisor and Temporary Authorised Supervisor must meet the regulatory requirements and be approved by DOCS.
• Should be of suitable age and maturity.
• Must complete a Prohibited Persons form and be subject to a Working with Children Check.
• Must provide the Coordination Unit with contact details of two referees.
• Must provide proof of identity and residing address.
• Staff who interact with children must hold a current First Aid certificate.
• Will be informed of their obligation to attend Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) training and Child Protection training within the first year of employment.
• Will be required to follow the schemes induction process.
The Management Committee will assess the prospective staff member in regards to:
• Appropriate or essential qualifications.
• Knowledge, experience, and/or training.
• Attitude and commitment to the aims of the scheme.
• Being able to communicate with adults and children.
• Demonstrating an awareness of and sensitivity towards the needs of young children and their families including a range of cultures, religions and disabilities.
An application may be rejected for reasons that include, but will not be limited to the following:
• Insufficient or unsuitable qualifications.
• Inability to meet the requirements of the job description.
• Does not meet the essential criteria.
• Insufficient experience.
• References unavailable or unfavorable.
• Unsatisfactory character of the applicant.
• Unsatisfactory Working with Children Check of Applicant.
REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATIONS AND OTHER STANDARDS
NSW Children’s Services Regulation 2004.
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and Regulations 2001 (NSW).
National Childcare Accreditation Council Quality Practices Guide 2nd edition 2004, Family Day Care Quality Assurance.
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