Childcare Practitioner (Playworker) Dunfermline, Scotland
Job description
Job Description
To assist in the day to day organisation of the after school club, providing the children with safe, stimulating play opportunities. This post is for 16.5 hrs afterschool and variable hours within school holidays and in-service days.
Main Duties
Taking part in the day to day administration and record keeping
Providing safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities, organising the programme
Collecting children from school and delivering them safely to the club
Administering first aid or medication as appropriate
Encouraging parental involvement and support
Close liaison with parents, schools and other after school and play related agencies
Attend meetings as appropriate
Carrying out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework
Working within agreed policies
Training as required both for club and SSSC registration
Following the Scottish Government advise and guidance surrounding COVID 19
Any other duties as deemed necessary for the club and on behalf of the Management Committee
Required experience:
- SVQ 3 or equivalent: 1 year experience.
Essential Criteria
SVQ 3 Children and young people or equivalent
First Aid Certificate
An understanding of good quality after school care
A commitment to equal opportunities
Ability to provide safe, creative play
Ability to communicate at all levels
Experience with working with 4 – 14 year olds
Ability to meet children’s individual needs
Ability to use judgement and common sense
Ability to work as part of a team
PVG
SSSC registration (or within 4 weeks of commencing employment )
Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable Criteria
Moving and Handling training
Food hygiene
Job Type: Part-time
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16.5 per week
Salary: £8.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Following current government’s specific childcare guidance.
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
