Childcare Worker (Mother-Child Living Support Facility)
ほいくし（ぼしせいかつしえんしせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : Nursery Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers
- Minor : Nursery Teachers
Summary
At mother-child living support facilities, provides living support, childcare, and consultation services to mothers and children, supporting the mothers' independence and the children's healthy growth.
Description
Childcare workers at mother-child living support facilities accept mothers and children facing difficulties in daily life due to economic or social reasons, provide childcare tailored to the child's development, support daily activities such as meals and bathing, and manage child safety. They also offer child-rearing consultations and life planning support to mothers, and facilitate the mothers' independence and social reintegration through coordination with welfare services and administrative agencies.
Future Outlook
Support for single-mother families is highly valued socially, and demand for childcare workers at mother-child living support facilities is expected to remain stable. Career opportunities will expand through improved expertise and strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Has calm judgment / Has compassion / Has patience
Work Style
Full-Time / Night Shifts and On-Call Duty / Public and Private / Shifts
Career Path
Childcare Worker (Mother-Child Living Support Facility) → Chief Childcare Worker → Advanced Childcare Worker → Child Guidance Worker Leader → Facility Director
Required Skills
Childcare Plan Creation / Development Observation and Recording / Emergency Response (First Aid) / Interview and Consultation Techniques / Welfare Service Coordination and Collaboration
Recommended Skills
Administrative Document Preparation / Casework / Recreation Planning / Stress Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to closely observe children's safety and changes in mothers' and children's situations. |
| Communication Skills | To build trusting relationships with mothers and children and provide appropriate support. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn and apply welfare-related laws and support techniques. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to develop living programs and support plans, implement them, and make adjustments. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to respond quickly to unexpected troubles and emergencies is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because support is provided while addressing the psychological and physical burdens of mothers and children. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is often advanced through collaboration with facility staff and related organizations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little mathematical analysis or calculation work. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker
Related Jobs
- Child Guidance Worker
- Child Welfare Officer
- Kindergarten Teacher