Childcare Worker (Child Independence Support Facility)
ほいくし（じどうじりつしえんしせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : Nursery Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers
- Minor : Nursery Teachers
Summary
A professional who provides life guidance, group living support, and fosters social skills for children requiring independence support in child independence support facilities.
Description
Childcare Worker (Child Independence Support Facility) is a profession targeting children who require independence support, involving life guidance, group activities, learning support, and emotional care. In addition to supporting all aspects of daily life such as meals, bathing, and sleeping within the facility, individual support plans are created to assist in resolving each child's challenges. Through consultation assistance and collaboration with related organizations, it promotes prevention of recurrence and smooth social participation, while maintaining a safe and stable environment.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of child welfare services and societal demands for child abuse prevention, demand for childcare workers as specialized support roles in child independence support facilities is expected to remain stable. However, improving working conditions such as night shifts and providing support for qualification acquisition remain challenges.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Compassionate / Cooperative / Observant / Patient
Work Style
Full-time / Night Shift and On-Call Duty / Part-time / Shift / Social Welfare Corporation
Career Path
Junior Childcare Worker → Senior Childcare Worker → Chief Childcare Worker → Facility Director → Child Welfare Officer
Required Skills
Consultation Assistance Skills / Crisis Management / Daily Life Support Skills / Group Guidance Skills / Individual Support Plan Development
Recommended Skills
Case Conference (Facilitation) / Family Support / Psychology Knowledge / Recreation Planning / Social Work
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to flexibly respond to changes in children's conditions and emergencies. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous observation is required for children's safety management and health monitoring. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trusting relationships with children from diverse backgrounds. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to engage with resident children all day and handle night duties. |
| Problem Solving | Important for addressing children's problematic behaviors and group living challenges. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high mental stress from handling troubles and night shifts. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Indispensable for implementing support plans in collaboration with other professions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no advanced numerical analysis is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker Qualification
Related Jobs
- After-School Childcare Support Worker
- Child Guidance Worker
- Kindergarten Teacher