Childcare Worker (Temporary Protection Center)
ほいくし（いちじほごしょ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : Nursery Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers
- Minor : Nursery Teachers
Summary
A professional who temporarily protects children facing difficulties in home upbringing at a temporary protection center under the Child Welfare Act, providing living support, childcare, and psychological care.
Description
The Childcare Worker (Temporary Protection Center) accepts children who require temporary protection due to reasons such as abuse or parenting difficulties at home, and provides a safe and stable environment. In addition to daily childcare duties, they manage the children's physical and mental health, provide meal and hygiene guidance, and support development through play. They also handle communication and coordination with guardians and related organizations, participate in case conferences, and create support plans for reintegration after discharge. Night shifts and on-call duties are required, demanding emergency response capabilities and teamwork.
Future Outlook
Although the number of children is declining due to the falling birthrate, the need for temporary protection is expected to persist to some extent amid increasing awareness of child abuse and family issues. Strengthening welfare policies may increase demand for highly specialized personnel.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Full-time / Night Shift / On-call / Shift / Social Welfare Corporation
Career Path
Childcare Worker → Head Childcare Worker (Child Welfare Facility) → Facility Director → Child Consultation Center Staff → Child Welfare Officer
Required Skills
Child Development Understanding / Childcare Plan Creation / Cooking and Hygiene Management / Emergency Response / Record and Report Creation
Recommended Skills
Crisis Intervention / Family Support / Psychological Care / Social Work Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses to children's emotions and situations are necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required for children's health conditions and safety management. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth collaboration with children, guardians, and related organizations is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to handle long hours of childcare duties and night shifts. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to respond quickly to sudden troubles and emergencies is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high mental stress from abuse cases, night responses, etc. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Collaboration among staff is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is rarely required in the job. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker Qualification
Aliases
- Temporary Protection Center Childcare Worker
Related Jobs
- After-School Childcare Support Worker
- Child Welfare Officer
- Kindergarten Teacher