Childcare Practitioner / Lead Support Worker

Tamfol; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Craigiebarn Owls Out of School Care Club is seeking a Practitioner / Lead Support Worker to join our team in Dundee, Scotland. The role is approximately 18 hours per week, with potential for additional hours during school holidays, at £13.86 per hour, rising to £14.60 with a temporary supplement funded until 31 March 2027.

The successful candidate will lead day-to-day practice, support colleagues, and contribute to service development in a busy out of school setting, creating a safe, inclusive,

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or playwork settings.
• Ability to lead sessions and guide staff.
• Understanding of child-centred, play-based practice.
• Willingness to undertake PVG check and SSSC registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and play opportunities.
• Take a lead role within sessions and support service running.
• Support and guide staff in day-to-day practice.
• Lead activity planning based on children's interests.
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding.

Skills

Childcare experience

Lead / team guidance

Child-centred practice

Communication with families

Education

SCQF Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

Salary:£13.86 per hour

Job Types: part-time

Work location:Dundee, Scotland

PRACTITIONER / LEAD SUPPORT WORKER

Craigiebarn Owls Out of School Care Club
Hours: Approximately 18 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours during school holidays
Salary: £13.86 per hour (Due to current funding, an additional temporary supplement of £0.74 per hour is paid, bringing the current hourly rate to £14.60 per hour. The £0.74 supplement is funded until 31 March 2027 and relates only to the enhanced rate of pay, not the duration of the post. The supplement may continue beyond this date; however, this cannot currently be guaranteed.)

Craigiebarn Owls Out of School Care Club is looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Practitioner / Lead Support Worker to join our team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in childcare or school-aged childcare who is confident taking additional responsibility within a busy out of school care environment.

Alongside providing high-quality care and play opportunities for children, you will help lead day-to-day practice, support other members of the team and contribute to the ongoing development and quality of our service.

The Role

As Practitioner / Lead Support Worker, you will:

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and play opportunities
• Take a lead role within sessions and support the effective running of the service
• Support and guide Support Workers in their day-to-day practice
• Lead and contribute to activity and play planning based on children's interests and choices
• Promote children's wellbeing, inclusion, independence and participation
• Help ensure a safe, nurturing, welcoming and stimulating environment
• Build strong and professional relationships with children and families
• Support children with additional or individual needs
• Promote good safeguarding and child protection practice
• Support the implementation of service policies and proceduresContribute to observations, evaluations, quality assurance and service improvement
• Support staff to maintain high standards of practice
• Take appropriate responsibility for the service when required
• Work closely with the Manager, Supervisor and Board of Committee Members to support the continued development of the club

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children in a childcare, playwork or similar setting
• Is confident taking responsibility and providing guidance to other staff
• Has a strong understanding of child-centred and play-based practice
• Is approachable, organised and able to use their own initiative
• Can communicate confidently and professionally with children, families, staff and other professionals
• Understands safeguarding, children's wellbeing and inclusive practice
• Is enthusiastic about improving children's experiences and contributing to service development
• Can remain calm and make appropriate decisions in a busy environment

A relevant childcare/playwork qualification at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent is preferred. Consideration may also be given to applicants who are currently working towards an appropriate qualification, depending on experience.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a PVG Scheme check and must hold, or be willing and eligible to obtain, the appropriate SSSC registration.

Working With Us

Craigiebarn Owls is a busy, child-led out of school care service where children's voices, interests and wellbeing are at the centre of what we do.

We are continually developing our environment and practice to provide children with a welcoming, homely space where they can play, socialise, be creative and have their voices heard.

This role offers the opportunity to become an important part of our senior team and have a genuine influence on the experiences we provide for our children.