Childcare Practitioner

Childcare Practitioner & Playworker

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has become available to join Scamps Childcare to provide much needed high quality childcare for Mile End Primary School.

Does this sound like you?

• creative
• fun
• organised
• active
• enjoy spending time with children
• enjoy the outdoors
• spontaneous
• work well under pressure

Do you like......?

• having weekends off
• time to yourself during the day
• training opportunities
• two weeks off at Christmas and in the summer

If yes, then we would like to hear from you.

We have two positions available:

2 x Full time Childcare Practitioner

30 hrs Permanent Contract

Before & After School Club:

Monday to Friday 30 hrs per week 7am - 9am and 2pm-6pm

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Salary is commensurate with age, qualifications & experience.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Work in line with the National Care Standards and SSSC Code of practice following Scamps policies and procedures
• Trustworthy & responsible with a good sense of timekeeping and teamwork
• Be aware of the Well Being Indicators/SHANARRI and how this can improve outcomes for the children in their care
• Ensure the care and well-being of the children who attend the out of school care provision
• Facilitate and provide appropriate play opportunities for all children in their care
• Encourage Child led activities and facilitating play opportunities
• Comply with and implement the necessary childcare and health and safety regulations
• Undertake duties as requested by the senior management team and development workers

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential:

• Academic achievement to Scottish National Level 4 or 5, Standard Grades or equivalent transferable experience and skills
• Willingness to learn & undertake further relevant training
• Requirement to complete registration with the SSSC within 3 months of starting
• Requirement to complete a PVG check

Desirable but not essential:

• SVQ level 3 qualification in Social Services Children & Young People or Social Care
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Child Protection

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person