Peace of Mind Out of School Care
Post: Senior Childcare Assistant - Practitioner
Location: East Dunbartonshire
Hours: 25.5hrs a wk. (Breakfast Club + OSC + School Closure Service)
Qualification: SVQ 4 SQCF Level 9 + some supervision experience (Applicants currently studying SVQ4 welcome)
Salary: Pro rata £ 26,208.00
If you have the qualifications, training and experience listed below, are passionate about delivering quality child centred care, creating a safe, inclusive nurturing setting where children can thrive and enjoy supporting staff to be the best they can be and we’d love to hear from you. Email [email protected] for an application form today
SVQ 4 SQCF Level 9 + some supervision experience (Applicants currently studying SVQ4 welcome)
Completion of PVG membership, Meet SSSC registration requirements; 2 satisfactory References
Not required but a full UK driving licence and ability to drive a 9 or 12seater will be an advantage (over 25s)
Applicants are expected to have, excellent communication, organisation and IT skills alongside practical application of the new Quality Framework for OSC; Health & Social Care Standard; GIRFEC; SHANARRI; Child Rights & Responsibilities, Playwork Principals; Benefits of Risk in Play; Programme Planning and Care Inspections. Training in the following is expected but gaps can be accommodated: Child Protection; Paediatric First Aid; Infection Control; Additional Support Needs; Trauma Informed Practice, Elementary Food Hygiene; Risk Assessment and preferably a minimum of 2yrs staff supervision and support experience.
Base staff are fully supported by a centralised core team who deal with main administration, HR, finance, policy and procedural functions. The key aim for Senior Assistants is to maintain a child centred, safe, secure and nurturing care setting each day; ensure staff apply best practice at all times and planned activities are delivered to a high standard; encourage daily reflective practice to improve staff personal practice, knowledge and skills.
The Employer: Cumbernauld YMCA, a previous recipient of the Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Award, established the Peace of Mind OSC service in 1989 to meet a local need. Our town did not qualify for Urban Aid and requests from Head Teachers/PTA in similar positions followed and our service expanded into other areas. The Association is an excellent employer who is fully committed to empowering staff in the management decision processes alongside free opportunities for continuous personal development.
Employee Benefits
We believe a quality service starts by investing in the staff team, our key terms and conditions below:
* Free Continuous Professional Learning Opportunities
* Monthly Team/Network Meetings
* Mentoring Support & Supervision
* Annual Staff Star Award Scheme
* Staff Christmas Lunch
* Mileage for approved work journey/Training
* Competitive Contributory Pension
* Free Uniforms
* PVG fees paid throughout employment and first SSSC registration fee paid
* Generous Annual Leave
* Association Sick pay
* Childcare Staff Discount
Pay: £26,208.00 per year
Work Location: In person
