Childcare Practitioner (Playworker)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
To assist in the day to day organisation of the after school club, providing the children with safe, stimulating play opportunities. This post is for 16.5 hrs afterschool and variable hours within school holidays and in-service days.
Main Duties
Taking part in the day to day administration and record keeping
Providing safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities, organising the programme
Collecting children from school and delivering them safely to the club
Administering first aid or medication as appropriate
Encouraging parental involvement and support
Close liaison with parents, schools and other after school and play related agencies
Attend meetings as appropriate
Carrying out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework
Working within agreed policies
Training as required both for club and SSSC registration
Following the Scottish Government advise and guidance surrounding COVID 19
Any other duties as deemed necessary for the club and on behalf of the Management Committee
Required experience:
- SVQ 3 or equivalent: 1 year experience.
Essential Criteria
SVQ 3 Children and young people or equivalent
First Aid Certificate
An understanding of good quality after school care
A commitment to equal opportunities
Ability to provide safe, creative play
Ability to communicate at all levels
Experience with working with 4 – 14 year olds
Ability to meet children’s individual needs
Ability to use judgement and common sense
Ability to work as part of a team
PVG
SSSC registration (or within 4 weeks of commencing employment )
Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable Criteria
Moving and Handling training
Food hygiene
Job Type: Part-time
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16.5 per week
Salary: £8.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Following current government’s specific childcare guidance.
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Childcare Practitioner (Playworker) roles across Abbeyview Kids Club's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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