Why Become a Family Day Carer
- As a self-employed Carer, you can choose the hours and days you wish to work and the age group of the children you wish to care for.
- Earn an income by caring for children in your home. Communities@Work Family Day Care Scheme provides the opportunity to start up your own home-based child care service and gain valuable small business skills.
- You’ll have the support of one of Australia’s largest community-based family day care networks, and Communities@Work Support Managers will assist you in delivering the highest standards in child care.
What income will I earn
- A carer’s income will depend on the number of children they have in care and their hours/days of care, while meeting license requirements. A carer can also set their on fees.
Are carers employed by the Scheme
- Carers approved by Communities@Work are self-employed and run their own business from home.
What support will I get as a Carer?
- The support by the team in the Coordination Unit ensures that carers are resourced, trained and up-to-date with current child care practices.
- Carers have access to scheme playgroups, a toy and puzzle library, some equipment (for short term loan) and In-service training.
- Carers also have access to a National Insurance Plan through Family Day Care Australia website.
What is the role of the coordination unit
The coordination unit manages and supports the provision of quality child care by:
- assisting families to access child care and providing on-going advice, information and support to families
- recruiting, training and providing on-going support to carers
- encouraging communication between Scheme staff, families and carers
- keeping up to date with current practice and directions in child care, and
- administering Scheme policies and procedures and Australian and ACT government requirements.
What are the requirements for approval as a Carer
Approved carers in the programme are required to;
- Undergo an assessment interview,
- Provide referees
- Have a Police Records Check for themselves and other adults in their household.
- Complete a home safety assessment
- Successfully complete an Orientation Course
- Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate.
How do I apply to become a Carer
- You can complete the Carer Application form (PDF Attached) and send to Communities@Work.
- Or you can contact us (Link to Contact us Interactive Form) directly and Carer Application form and Information Booklet will be sent to you.
- When you have completed and returned the Carer Application form, you will be contacted and an appointment will be made for an interview to be carried out in your own home.