Care and Playful Learning Support Worker

MACS Mearns After School Care Service; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking Care & Playful Learning Support Workers to provide nurturing care for children. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about child development, with flexible hours available in various locations across East Renfrewshire and Glasgow. Benefits include competitive pay, training, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive Contributory Employer Pension

Employee Wellbeing support

50% off MACS Childcare (Staff Discount)

SQA Accredited SVQ training provided

Free uniform provided

Qualifications

• Childcare experience is required, can be gained through various means.
• Must provide at least 1 childcare reference.
• Commitment to continuous professional learning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurture, care, and support to children in a fun environment.
• Promote inclusion and individual choice while supporting development.
• Uphold the Codes of Work Practice as a SSSC registered professional.

Skills

Childcare experience

Nurturing approach

Creative thinking

Job description

MACS CPL Support Worker Opportunity

Are you looking to make a difference in children’s lives and would like to learn new skills in an innovative child-led environment?

MACS are currently looking to recruit creative, caring, and motivated Care & Playful Learning Support Workers to join our out of school care settings across East Renfrewshire and Glasgow.

We currently have various vacancies and hours available from Monday – Friday, working in the following areas:

• Barrhead
• Clarkston
• Neilston
• Newton Mearns
• Scotstoun

*AM hours are 7.45am - 9am
*PM hours range from 2.45/3pm until 6pm, term time

The Role

Support workers at MACS provide nurture, care, and support to children in a fun and rewarding environment. You will be responsible to the senior team who will provide any guidance required to support you in your role. The role of a CPL Support worker at MACS is to provide quality experiences which are fun, stimulating, and creative. As part of our #MACSFamily you will also promote nurture, inclusion, and individual choice, whilst supporting development and learning.

As a SSSC registered professional you are expected to uphold the Codes of Work Practice and MACS values and mission statement by role modelling.

In return we offer:
Benefits:
• Competitive Contributory Employer Pension
• Employee Wellbeing support
• 50% off MACS Childcare (Staff Discount)
• Range of flexible working arrangements
• £200 recommendation award
• Free uniform provided
• Continuous Professional Learning Opportunities
• Staff recognition awards
• Incremental long service appreciation awards
• No weekend working
• SQA Accredited SVQ training provided
• Legal & Financial Services
• Health & Lifestyle inc Wellbeing, medical and counselling services.
• Life & Leadership coaching.
• Bluelight Card Discounts

Requirements of Care and Playful Learning Support Worker:
• Childcare experience is required, experience can be gained through
employment, childminding / babysitting (out with family), volunteering within
organisations i.e., Scouts, BB, Girl Guides, Sport Coaching etc
• Must be able to provide at least 1 Childcare Reference (out with family)
• Committed to continuous professional learning in line with regulatory bodies
• Registered or willing to register with SSSC and meet appropriate security and
reference checks


Rate of Pay: £12.25 per hour

If this sounds like you, please complete our online application form, by following the link below:

https://mearnsafterschoolcare.formstack.com/forms/applicationform

Alternatively, you can visit our website for further information regarding the position and you can apply directly from there:

www.macs.uk.com/careers