Sessional Playworker - (Sessional) - REF:ECOD/09335

Location: Various Locations In Inverclyde, PA15 1LY

Salary: £26,005 per year

Contract Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 0 hours per week

Job Description

Sessional Play Workers needed for ASN Summer Club

Inverclyde Council is seeking support staff experienced with children with additional support needs (ASN) for its summer club.

The council aims to expand support for ASN children during the summer holidays and needs to hire additional staff.

Councillor Jim Clocherty, convener of education and communities, stated: “We know parents have been requesting more ASN spaces, but we need sufficient staff to provide these.”

“This support significantly benefits parents and children during the summer. If you or someone you know is interested in extra summer work, please get in touch.”

The summer club is expected to run for four weeks from Monday 30 June to Friday 25 July 2025. If you cannot work all four weeks, we still encourage you to apply. The location is Craigmarloch School, Port Glasgow, with working hours from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Flexible and part-time hours are available.

Please refer to the job description for detailed duties.

The minimum qualification required is SVQ LEVEL 2 in Playwork; SCQF LEVEL 5 or higher in Childcare is also acceptable. Candidates must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as Support Workers.

Previous experience working with children with ASN in out-of-school, school, or early years settings is essential. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills are required. Knowledge of health and safety regulations is advantageous.

Click the “Apply” button to submit your application. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, so early submission is encouraged. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 12 or 13 May 2025.

For questions or further discussion, email EYHQ@inverclyde.gov.uk with the subject: ASN support staff recruitment, including your full name and contact number.

Inverclyde Council offers benefits such as flexible working, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.

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• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer, paying the Living Wage Rate where applicable. More information is available via the provided link.

Inverclyde Council promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all community members.

• Interviews for non-teaching posts will be based on the Council’s competency model, detailed in the performance overview document accessible via the provided link.

Applicants working in regulated roles (children or protected adults) will require a satisfactory PVG check. Some posts may require a Standard or Basic Disclosure, with costs paid by the applicant.

Regulatory Bodies

If registration with bodies like HCPC or SSSC is required, candidates must obtain and maintain registration, paying any associated fees. SSSC fees are waived for local government staff.

Further Assistance

Alternative application formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio) are available upon request. Contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or email Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk for assistance.

Applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists are welcomed, as military skills are often transferable.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants meeting essential criteria.

Flexible Working

Inverclyde Council supports flexible working options, including Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement. Details are available in the Flexible Working Policy on our Employee Benefits webpage.