Senior Play Worker - (Perm/Part Time/Term Time) - REFECOD/09327 - INV05789

Wayne Tile Company; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Play Worker to join their team at Craigmarloch School. This role involves providing quality childcare services during term time and holidays. The position offers a flexible schedule and a supportive work environment, focusing on the well-being and development of children. With a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in children's lives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including flexible working opportunities and career development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Job description

Job Description

Senior Play Worker REF: ECOD/09327

Salary: Grade 4 £27,510 - £29,555

Location: Craigmarloch School

Hours: 16 Hours Per Week

The Play 4 All is an out of school childcare service that provides an After School and Holiday Childcare Service. The post operates over 44 weeks per year during term time for After School Childcare and includes 1 week in October, 1 week in Easter, and 4 weeks in Summer.

This is NOT a school term time position and has no connection to Craigmarloch School; the service only operates from the premises of Craigmarloch School.

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.

You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website.

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Flexible Working

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