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SASCS Play Leader Job description
It is essential candidates have a qualification which meets the Scottish Social Services Council’s(SSSC) requirements for registration as a PRACTITIONER – see list below:
- HNC in Childhood Practice
- SVQ3 in Play Work
- NNEB
- Social Services (Children and Young People) SQF level 7
Previous experience working in childcare is essential to this position.
A Summary of the Main Duties of a Play Leader Include:
- Working within the framework of SASCS policies and procedures, as outlined in SASCS policy documents and operational handbook.
- Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment
- Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities and play experiences.
- Providing comprehensive care for the children, including collecting them from school, until they are collected by parents / carers.
- Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
- Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
- Administering basic first aid, when necessary.
- Providing a healthy snack and ensure that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
- Contributing to club administration, where necessary.
- Assisting children with additional support needs, during daily attendance. Working on a 1:1 basis supervising and supporting identified children at activities, play experiences of their choice both inside and outside the playroom and with their basic needs including diet and toileting.
- Awareness of responsibilities as a social services worker, within a day care of children service and your responsibility for continuing professional learning as a practitioner registered with the SSSC.
- Undertake appropriate and relevant training to support the continuing development of your role at SASCS
- Active involvement in daily briefing and evaluation meetings, as well as weekly staff meetings.
- Facilitating good communication within SASCS staff team and the school community.
- The successful Play Leader candidate will be allocate specific additional duties following their probationary period, these will be discussed and agreed in advance.
- Undertake all other duties required by the Coordinator /. Management Team or Management Committee.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 26.5 – 34.5 per week
To apply please email us at sascs@sascs.org.uk, attaching your CV as a Word Document.
Application deadline: 15/05/2024
Expected start date: 17/06/2024