Sessional Day Care Manager
As a Sessional Day Care Manager you’ll be responsible for the overall quality, delivery and sustainability of your setting.
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Being a Sessional Day Care Manager
You’ll be the ‘person in charge’ and responsible for the day-to-day operation of the setting, providing guidance, supervision and support to the staff. You’ll help plan daily activities to help the children learn and provide a safe and stimulating environment. You’ll also give supportive feedback to parents.
About the workplace
Playgroups can be run privately or by a committee of local parents or carers. The sessions are often held in community centres, schools or nurseries. They can take place during term time only, or during the school holidays and can provide support services around local primary schools.
Getting started as a Sessional Day Care Manager
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- leadership and management skills
- a caring and patient nature
- good communication, including verbal and listening skills
- to be able to build good relationships
- imagination and creativity
- to be able to adapt to changing situations
- to make sure every child is included
- confidence around children and adults
- planning and budgeting skills
- to be able to work in partnership
- to be able to adhere to required standards and regulation
- attention to detail and ability to complete any documentation that is necessary.
You might want to consider the Introduction to childcare programme that covers the essentials you need to start working in childcare.
Required Qualifications
Find the required or recommended qualifications for this role with Social Care Wales.
