Childcare Practitioner

If you are a registered client with Routes To Work, please contact your caseworker to apply. If you are not a registered client, please contact us to check you are eligible for this opportunity.

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Full job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Out of School Care Practitioner to work from 7.30am -6.00pm Tuesday , Wed, Thu & Fri each week.

The postholder will also be responsible for ensuring children are taken to and collected safely from school and taken from/to the Out of School Care via minibus/coach.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster and develop positive and professional relationships with parents and carers
• Facilitate a fun packed programme which delivers a planned range of activities e.g. arts and crafts, drama, sport, games and music in line with Realising the Ambition, Curriculum for Excellence and the Playwork Principles
• Ensure risk assessments are carried out and that all safety checks are completed
• Work with children and families to provide a stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors.

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:

• A relevant qualification (i.e. SVQ3 in Childhood Practice or equivalent) and be willing to undertake any training and development where required;
• Knowledge of GIRFEC, Realising the Ambition, Play work Principles and Out to Play documentation.
• Experience of working in a childcare setting.

The hours of work for the post are 27.5 hours per week (more hours may be possible during school holidays)

Successful candidates will need to complete an application for membership to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme (Children), as well as complete registration to join the Scottish Social Services Council.