Virtual Childminder Coordinator

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Virtual Childminder Coordinator to join their team, supporting childcare services in the Leeds area and surrounding regions. This hybrid role involves a blend of remote work and occasional in-person engagement, focusing on connecting families with vetted virtual childminders and ensuring the quality and safety of remote childcare provisions. You will act as a key liaison, providing support to both childminders and parents, facilitating onboarding processes, and contributing to the development of best practices for remote childcare coordination. This position is ideal for someone passionate about accessible childcare solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the onboarding and vetting process for virtual childminders, ensuring all standards are met.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to registered virtual childminders, assisting with any challenges they may face.
• Act as a point of contact for parents seeking virtual childcare, helping them find suitable matches and navigate the service.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks on remote childcare arrangements through virtual means.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the virtual childminding network.
• Organize and facilitate virtual training sessions for childminders on relevant topics.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a coordination, support, or administrative role within the childcare sector is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and best practices in childcare.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using digital communication tools and CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility between home and office.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a vital childcare support service in Leeds .
• Professional development opportunities within the childcare sector.
• Work with a passionate team committed to making childcare accessible and high-quality.