How childcare recruitment differs to other recruitment sectors

Working in childcare recruitment can be a very rewarding career but the childcare recruitment industry brings with it a certain responsibility knowing you hold the safety and welfare of children in your hands. Childcare centres are the hub of our community and play an important role in society in nurturing children so choosing the right childcare professionals is very important.

Childcare recruitment is a highly specialised industry that matches qualified childcare experts with the right childcare centre. It is essential to identify candidates that have the right corporate fit for the childcare centre and share the centre’s philosophy towards childcare and child care development. This provides a sound foundation for the harmonious atmosphere essential to the well-being of children in their care.

Recruiting in the child care sector brings with it a duty of care and accountability to ensure that all background checks are done which includes checking a candidate’s criminal record and making sure they have appropriate qualifications and current accreditations. This includes a Working With Children Check or Blue Card , anaphylaxis training, Senior First Aid certificate and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) training.

Background checks are one of the major reasons why a child care centre will outsource its childcare HR or child care recruitment requirements because they may not have the resources, time or capability to check a potential employee’s background and make sure they do not have a criminal record or any other issues in the past such as misconduct. This is equally a very important concern for parents whose children are attending the centre.

Childcare Careers, being the online job board for Guardian Childcare Alliance, has developed a thorough understanding of the childcare recruitment market from working within the childcare sector for years as  consultants and management services providers.

Contact us if you are looking for a childcare recruitment agency or you think you have what it takes to work in childcare recruitment.

This information is provided by Childcare Careers. It only supports, but does not replace the advice of a career professional.