Senior Playworker / Lead Practitioner
Magdalene Community Education Centre, 106b Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3BE
Fixed Term 12 months (Annualised Hours)
Hours:
Salary:
- £17,097 per year
- FTE Equivalent: £29,868
- Hourly Rate: £15.33
Employer: MAGDALENE:CC SCIO (SC050855)
Closing Date:
Start Date: As soon as safely possible following safer recruitment checks
MAGDALENE:CC SCIO is seeking a Senior Playworker / Lead Practitioner to support the delivery of New The Daily Project after school club. This role supports the Daily Project Manager and involves leading high-quality, child-centred play, maintaining safety, and building strong relationships with children and families.
How to Apply
Applications must be made online through our official form:
Application Form: https://forms.office.com/e/GwkpXY3D6K
You must provide:
- A completed application form
- Two references (one must be your most recent employer)
- Documentation for PVG and Safer Recruitment checks
More Information
For informal enquiries, please contact:
[email protected]
0131 669 8760 / 07545 804034
Responsibilities include:
- Daily operation of the after-school club
- Supervising and supporting playworkers and relief staff
- Ensuring compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations
- Planning high-quality, child-led play experiences
- Promoting children’s rights and participation
- Maintaining all required records and documentation
- Leading reflective practice and continuous improvement
This is a hands-on leadership role working directly with children while also managing service quality, staff and compliance.
Are you someone who is:
- Warm, calm, supportive and child-centred
- Experienced in leading or supervising staff
- A strong communicator who builds positive relationships
- Confident with regulation, policies and best practice
- Passionate about inclusion, children’s rights and play
Job Description & Person Specification
JOB PURPOSE
To assist the Daily Project Manager in delivering high-quality, child-centred out-of-school care aligned with the Care Inspectorate, SSSC, GIRFEC and organisational policies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Manager with daily operations of sessions
- Lead shifts when required
- Deliver inclusive, engaging, child-led play opportunities
- Support children’s wellbeing using GIRFEC
- Maintain registers, incident logs, activity records
- Support staff, volunteers and students
- Build positive relationships with parents/carers
- Uphold safeguarding policies
- picking and and driving children to the setting
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- SCQF Level 7 Childhood Practice qualification or equivalent (SVQ level 3)
- 3+ years in childcare/OSC
- 1+ years Supervisory experience
- Knowledge of SSSC Codes, HSCS, CI, GIRFEC, UNCRC
- PVG membership (willingness to join)
Essential Requirements
- SCQF Level 7 qualification in children and young people or equivalent (SVQ level 3)
- Relevant childcare/OSC experience
- Knowledge of play work principles and OSC practice
- Experience supporting children with ASN
- PVG membership / willingness to join
- Ability to register with SSSC (Practitioner)
- Driving License
Desirable
- First Aid, Food Hygiene, or Child Protection training
- Experience in out-of-school care/childcare
Training
Training opportunities will be available and provided during employment
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: £15.33 per hour
Work Location: In person
