After School Senior at A.Y.E Girvan

A.Y.E. Girvan; Girvan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A.Y.E Girvan is seeking an enthusiastic After School Club Practitioner to join the childcare team in Scotland. Under the direction of the Manager, you will deliver flexible, high-quality play that meets the needs of children and their families, while supporting processes and ensuring safety.

You will contribute to planning, resources, risk assessments, and clear communication with parents and professionals.

Qualifications

• BA Childhood Practice (or equivalent) is required/achieved or currently working towards.
• Current First Aid certificate preferred but not essential.
• Registered with PVG Scheme; consideration of Protecting Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Manager and cover in their absence.
• Assist in management decision making and may attend trustee meetings.
• Assist in supervising staff and communicating information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Lead the organisation of the playroom to deliver stimulating experiences in line with UNCRC.
• Contribute to sourcing and purchasing resources to support children’s play.
• Prepare displays and record evidence of children’s experiences in the after school club.
• Organise walking bus, outings, and events, including admin, record keeping and risk assessments.
• Promote a caring ethos and maintain children’s positive behaviour; liaise with parents, teams and other agencies.
• Evaluate children’s experiences and monitor health and safety records.
• Prepare personal plans for children within 28 days of joining and refresh every 6 months.
• Contribute to awareness and implementation of new developments and improvement plans.
• Engage in CPD opportunities to support personal development and AYE Girvan’s needs.
• Ensure adherence to policies, infection control, medicines policy, and routine procedures.
• Contribute to training of volunteers and students on work placements.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Education

BA Childhood Practice

First Aid certificate

Job description

Under the direction of the Manager for Childcare services at A.Y.E Girvan, work as an effective member of the After school club team, delivering flexible high-quality play, which meets the needs of young people and their families.

• 1.Provide support to the Manger and cover in their absence.
• 2. Assist in the management decision making process this may mean attending trustee meetings on occasion.
• 3. Assist in the supervision of staff, ensuring information and advice is communicated in a clear, concise, manner through written and verbal communication.
• 4. Lead the organising of the playroom ensuring A.Y.E Girvan is delivering appropriate and stimulating experiences which meet the needs of individuals attending giving full consideration of the UNCRC.
• 5.Contribute to the organisation, maintenance, sourcing and purchasing of resources which support the children’s play.
• 6.Contribute to the setting up of displays and recording evidence of the children’s experiences with the after school club.
• 7.Undertake the organisation of the walking bus, outings and events including administrative duties, record keeping and risk assessments ensuring smooth transitions for the children using the service.
• 8. Contribute to a caring ethos by promoting and maintaining children’s positive behaviour. This may occasionally include communicating with parents, multidisciplinary teams, other establishments, and agencies.
• 9. Evaluate children’s experiences and monitor health and safety records.
• 10. Once registered with Care Inspectorate support staff to complete personal plans for children, monitoring the plans ensuring every child has a personal plan. Ensuring it is complete within 28 days of joining the service and is refreshed at least every 6months.
• 11. Contribute to awareness raising and implementation of new development and initiatives these may inform the improvement plan.
• 12. Take part in CPD opportunities which both supports personal development and the needs of AYE Girvan’s after school club.
• 13. Assist in ensuring adherence to A.Y.E Girvan’s policies, procedures and relevant legislation. as appropriate through the following:
• Adherence to relevant National Care Standards.
• Carry out care routines as appropriate.
• Ensure infection control methods adhere to current national guidelines.
• Carry out the administration of medicines in accordance with A.Y.E Girvan’s medication policy.
• Prepare and provide healthy snacks in line with current national guidelines.
• Support staff in the implementation of AYE Girvan’s child protection procedures.
• 14.Contribute to the training of volunteers and students on work placement including maintaining any written documentation.
• 15. Occasional working out of hour may be required to support fund raising events.

Possession of:

• BA Childhood Practice, Achieved or currently working towards.
• Current First Aid certificate preferred but not essential.

This post is designated as Regulated Work. Consequently, to undertake the duties of this post, you must hold Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007

Registration with SSSC within 6months of AYE Girvan achieving Care inspectorate registration.