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Post by john on Aug 15, 2007 19:15:36 GMT
Hope everyone had a nice day? Today I advertised for a voluntary Childminding Assistant, living in hope lol (CIS Jobs bulletin) and if anyone could give me some information please. I’m asking for a list of questions to ask the assistant and how to write out a contract and how to apply for a CRB check. I know you have to fill out the CM2 (will I be able to get the CRB free when the assistant fills out the form?) if possible any other information that would be considered. Any forms or contracts and questions would be most appreciated.
jwright0015@aol.com
Thank you.
John.
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Post by angeldelight on Aug 15, 2007 19:36:10 GMT
Think Pauline would be the best to answer this one
I do work with my daughter but she is registered also
It is different with an assistant
Sure Pauline will give you some good advice
Angel xx
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Post by Pauline on Aug 15, 2007 20:00:04 GMT
Hi John
Yes you will get the CRB done for free.
Some things to consider - you will have to pay the assistant the minimum wage, do their tax and national insurance too AND get employers insurance
Will you be able to afford to pay someone? They might earn more than you!!
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Post by john on Aug 15, 2007 20:08:43 GMT
What if it's voluntary work as i've advertised for a voluntary assistant.
John.
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Post by Pauline on Aug 16, 2007 6:29:26 GMT
I'm sure that would be fine, you would still need to do the CM2 and CRB but if they are willing to work just for the experience that would be great.
As regards questions to ask - the most obvious would be what experience they have had with children and why they want to work voluntarily with you. Also, fo they have any references? Course work to show? Training Certificates?
Watch them with the children and go with your gut feeling I think.
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Post by lorraine2767 on Aug 16, 2007 6:54:15 GMT
Hi John
Do you think you will get someone? Just lately I have had a few letters and CV's through from people looking for work experience but just didn't fancy it.
Hope you get someone.
Lorraine xx
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Post by mel on Aug 16, 2007 7:13:24 GMT
Its got to be worth a try. My husband is registered as an assistant for holiday times so he can care for our own children and my numbers not be affected. I won't be paying him but he still got his CRB done. I think it would have to be a long term assistant though - I can't see ofsted being happy doing new CRBs very often if work experience etc.
Hope it works out!
Mel x
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Post by Pauline on Aug 16, 2007 14:39:35 GMT
You could try contacting your local college John, they often get desperate for childcare training placements for their students, they would come with their own CRB too
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Post by john on Aug 16, 2007 21:44:05 GMT
If i don't get anywhere with the job advert i'll give my local college a visit.
Thank you for the information who replyed,
John.
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Post by susan on Aug 16, 2007 21:58:59 GMT
Congratulation John I see you have been made a full member whilst I've been on my jolly hols xxx  |
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Post by john on Aug 16, 2007 22:21:27 GMT
Thank you Susan, hope you had a good time on your holiday? it's been a pleasure to be with the full members.
John 
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