October 14, 2024

The Wee Childcare Company Ltd

Carnoustie

PART TIME

Play worker for After School Care Carnoustie

Seeking 1x Part Time Practitioner (or Support worker if not qualified) to work mainly in Carnoustie OOSC . You will be part of a team providing play and care opportunities, after school, for various children aged 4-12 years old.
15 hours. Monday to Friday, Term Time- 3pm to 6pm for after school, with possible holiday club hours offered between 8am and 6pm out-with term time (to be arranged as and when).
You will have childcare experience. You will have an NC or SVQ level 3 in childcare or Health and Social Care (or equivalent- please message us should you have other relevant expertise) or be undertaking (or willing to undertake) a qualification in Childcare, Play work or Children and Young People. You may have adult social care qualifications that can be considered as part of your SSSC registration.
You will be subject to a PVG disclosure check and you will need to register with the SSSC within 3 months of appointment. All appointments are subject to a minimum of a 6 month trial. This post is part of a funding arrangement until March 2025 where further employment after this date is expected but not guaranteed.
Send your CV and a cover letter please.
Full details of the post-
A fantastic opportunity to join a small but dedicated team looking after Primary school aged children. You may help collect children from surrounding schools after the school day by attending with children on a school bus, a company car, taxi or via foot if required. You will organise, supervise and engage in learning and play experiences with our children. Organise healthy snacks and liaise with parents and carers daily. You will take part in quality assurance and evaluation. You will partake in various admin duties relating to membership and keeping registration documents up-to-date. Employees will work within the group’s vision and aims and will adhere to local, national and group policies, alongside SSSC code of practice, ensuring a high quality of service for every child and family. Please note- Practitioners will lead the room in the Managers absence and therefore, good leadership skills are essential.
Job descriptions are summaries of key tasks and responsibilities and not exhaustive lists of every single task a post-holder may have to carryout. Similarly, childcare legislation changes often and therefore we may require you to undertake additional requirements and duties not listed below.
Section 1. Responsible for children and the play provision.

Collect children from school or class room as instructed by senior staff members
Set up and tidy away a range of play resources throughout the play session to meet all children’s needs
Develop a trusting relationship with the children and their families, ensuring that children’s rights are protected at all times.
Support the provision of service to promote each child’s all-round well being and development.
Supervise children within the playroom at all times through observation or positive engagement.
Contribute to all planning, observation and recording processes.
Assist children with toilet awareness and changing procedures.
Assist children at snack times, encouraging good hand washing and hygiene at all times.
Work in accordance with all Care Inspectorate standards and Government and Local Authority expectations.

Section 2. Working relationships with adults.

Lead the room in the managers/Deputes absence
Be a role model for other staff members-mentoring where required
Build relationships with each child, their family and with colleagues
Support relationships with relevant agencies and provide information as required
complete admin duties and record communication where necessary

Section 3. Administration.

To carry out any administrative tasks as requested by senior staff.
Complete accident and incident records.

Section 4. Monitoring and Evaluation.

Support the delivery of the groups Improvement plan.
Support and contribute to the quality assurance process.
Be prepared to try out new ideas and approaches in order to develop own practice.
Keep a profile of CPD activities.
Update skills and knowledge through regular participation in training and professional development.
Self evaluate areas of your own work in order to develop practice.

Section 5 Health and Safety

Carry out risk assessment as required and record daily.
Carry out fire drills as required.
Complete first aid duties where required.
Ensure that resources are in good order and clean.
Ensure the safety of children and staff are met at all times by attending relevant child protection and health and safety training regularly and ensuring knowledge is always up to date.
Record and report all concerns to senior staff immediately.