Care and Playful Learning Practitioner

Job Description

Childcare Practitioner

We are an innovative, evolving company looking to expand our team. Do you have what it takes to make a difference in the life of a child? Are you looking for a job where every day is different?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, supportive, passionate dynamic team that “provide a professional care service where children, young people and adults are listened to, valued and respected equally.”

Salary – £11.75 to £12.30

Shifts and schedule – Monday to Friday,

Full time (22.5) and part time hours available

No weekends

Permanent / Term time

Summer work available * conditions apply

Location

East Renfrewshire and Glasgow

Benefits

· Employee engagement bonus and amount * conditions apply

· 50% off MACS Childcare

· £200 Recommendation Bonus

· Incremental Long Service Appreciation Bonus

· Employers Pension Contribution matched up-to 5%

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Benefits Portal with access to 100’s of discounts – including Blue Light Card and Concerts for Carers

· Generous Annual Leave

· Staff Conference Award Days

· Uniform Supplied

At MACS we aim to provide quality experiences and life skills for the children in our care. We are passionate about fostering an ethos of nurturing care, support and development for all including our staff team. We have an accredited SQA centre where you can learn while you earn.

Main duties (these are dynamic and may change)

Safety –

· Safe drop off and collections at the beginning and end of the school day including implementing passwords and escorting children safely between play spaces.

· Ensure the health and safety requirements are met, including general housekeeping and risk assessments.

· Ensure admin, housekeeping and other assigned duties are undertaken with diligence and care.

Facilitation –

· Supporting support workers with the play spaces indoors and outdoors that children use, promoting balance of opportunity.

· Planning and preparing fun, engaging, and creative activities in collaboration with the children and staff team.

· Provide indoor and outdoor play opportunities to develop, creativity, life skills and holistic development.

· Prepare breakfast and snack ensuring allergen and dietary requirements are met, fostering social development and promoting independence, following company and national guidance

Support –

· Be responsible for carrying out and recording formal/informal observations of children and young people and advising support plan updates.

· Support staff and children in your group to ensure key worker journals are completed and children’s goals and wishes are considered to inform planning.

· Reflect on and evaluate practice, working with the senior team to identify next steps, training needs and CPD

· Ensure your knowledge of children’s individual information is current through reading and updating individual care and medical plans.

· Teamwork by attending and participating in training and team meetings.

· Take part in evaluations and constructive feedback to ensure the continuous development of your project.

Essential qualities and skills

· Natural ability to Engage and interact with children fostering mutual trust and respect.

· Build Professional and collaborative relationships with parent and other stakeholders.

· Commitment to fostering a child led environment and promoting children’s voice and rights.

· Enthusiastic, motivated and approachable individual.

Applicants will be required to meet the qualification and registration requirements set out by the SSSC.

All candidates must hold SSCYP level 7 or play work level 7 or equivalent

Essential – Must be willing to work towards relevant qualification standards within the time scale required for SSSC registration

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Renfrewshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person