Job Description

Crazy Capers is a well-established and successful out of school care with over 70 children on our books.

We are looking for a senior childcare practitioner to work in our out of school care based in Glenburn Paisley. The role of the job is to help provide a safe and stimulating environment for the children who use our service.

We operate before and after school Monday to Friday during term time and full time over the school holidays. We are looking for someone with flexibility to work mornings and afternoons 5 days a week during term time.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to become a childcare manager and support will be offered to a successful candidate who wants to study for their qualification.

Responsibilities and Duties

The successful candidate will be working as part of a team to run the aftercare floor based on principles of GIRFEC, SHANNARI and UNCRC

Support staff and lead by example Ensure all Standards expected by the Care inspectorate are met Collect and walk children from school to the service Carrying out health and safety checks Planning, delivering and evaluating a full range of activities Engaging with children through play Observing and supporting key worker children Feeding back to and engaging with parents Attending ongoing training and personal professional development
Successful candidates will need to register with the SSSC and complete a PVG check if offered the post.

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for someone with experience in childcare and with at least an SCQF 7 in childcare or equivalent and preferably some supervisor experience.

Additional skills and qualifications that would be of benefit include:

First aid certificate Food hygiene certificate Experience of working with primary age children

Benefits

After an initial probation period we can offer a permanent contract including a contributory pension. We also offer an ongoing program of training and this can include formal qualifications up to postgraduate level.

The post offers 20 days annual leave along with public holidays and we also have a rota and toil system to cover the school holidays and additional training times.

Job Type: Part-time 25 hours per week

Salary: 16,500 to 18,000 starting depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits:

On-site parking Company events & social nights Discounted Childcare
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16,500.00-18,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Application question(s):

Are you available to work Monday to Friday term time 8am to 9am and 2.45pm to 6pm?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person