What qualifications should the staff working in the childcare service have?
All staff responsible for the direct supervision of children, either paid or voluntary, must be over the age of 18 years. The supervisor of the service must be over the age of 21 years. One of the carers should hold a current first aid certificate. Organisations are required to ensure that all prospective employees complete a Working with Children check when working in child-related positions. This authorises a police check of employees’ records. ‘Prohibited Persons’ are persons who have been convicted of a serious sex offence and cannot be employed in child-related positions.
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