senior childcare practioner

cambuslang out of school care project; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare organization is looking for a Senior Childcare Practitioner to lead care plans and activities for children. The ideal candidate has a minimum of four years of childcare experience and an SVQ Level 4 qualification. Responsibilities include supporting management with administrative tasks and communicating confidently with families. Candidates who can drive a minibus will receive a wage enhancement. This position aims to ensure high-quality care and smooth transitions for children.

Benefits

Wage enhancement for minibus driving

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a childcare role.
• Willingness to achieve Level 4 qualification within 2 years if not already held.
• Up-to-date First Aid, Infection Control, and Food Hygiene certificates.

Responsibilities

• Lead on care plans and activities for children.
• Support Manager with administrative responsibilities.
• Enhance the team with enthusiasm and leadership.
• Communicate confidently with children and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Childcare knowledge

Education

SVQ Level 4 / PDA Level 8 qualification

Job description

Position

We will be recruiting a new Senior Childcare Practitioner in the new year (2026), as our current senior will be moving on to a new post. Although an exact leaving date is still to be confirmed, we are keen to have the new practitioner in post prior to her departure to ensure a smooth handover, thought to be in the first quarter of 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior childcare role, or at least four years’ experience in childcare for those who have not held a senior position.
• Ideally, hold an SVQ Level 4 / PDA Level 8 qualification, along with up-to-date First Aid, Infection Control, and Food Hygiene certificates.
• Strong working knowledge of key Out of School Care guidance such as Out to Play, Playwork Principles, Play Strategy, and GIRFEC.
• If you do not currently hold a Level 4 qualification, you must be willing to achieve this within two years of joining our team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on care plans and planning activities for the children.
• Support the Manager with a range of administrative responsibilities, including medication, fire safety, health and safety and risk assessments, planning and evaluations, and maintaining registers.
• Enhance the team with enthusiasm, leadership, and fresh ideas, and be a positive role model, bringing energy and creativity each day.
• Communicate confidently with children and families, being fun, reliable, and committed to ensuring the best possible experience for the children.

Additional Information

• Someone who can drive a minibus would be preferential and this responsibility would come with a wage enhancement.