LASCCA, Glasgow

Vacancy: Childcare

• Location: Langside Glasgow
• Hours: 16 hours per week
• Rate of pay: £7:50 - £9:10

We are seeking a reliable and motivated individual to join our existing team at LASCCA an established after school care service. This vacancy is for 16 hours a week.

A support play assistant who is willing to undertake training will also be considered.

The Role

• developing, planning and organising play activities for children aged 5-12 years of age
• using play activities to help children to develop socially and emotionally
• setting up play equipment and making sure play areas are safe
• supervising children for fair behaviour during play, dealing with any minor injuries
• liaising with parents or carers
• preparing snacks for the children
• keeping records
• picking children up/short walking escort duties

Conditions

• The work may be outdoors on occasion delivering games, physical play or free play
• Your working hours will be after school 2:45-5:45

Requirements

• The most relevant minimum qualification is the Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Level 2 in Playwork (SCQF Level 6)
• Relevant experience, for example as a playworker , 1st Aider, Food Hygiene, Infection Control and having Child Protection training is beneficial to this role.
• By law, all playworkers must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• You will require a satisfactory PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to show that you are suitable for this type of work. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details.

You should be:

• enthusiastic
• a good team worker
• patient and caring
• able to get on well with children, their parents and carers
• reliable
• well organised
• adaptable and creative
• aware of health and safety issues
• Motivated

You should also have:

• a real interest in developing children through play
• imagination
• good communication skills
• a sense of fun
• the ability to motivate children.
• the ability to supervise children

Applications

Please send your CV and note of interest to:

The Manager
LASCCA
C/o Langside Primary
233 Tantallon Road
Langside
Glasgow
G41 3JW
Or telephone
Tel No: 0141 636 1297