S.H.I.P. are recruiting experienced, enthusiastic and motivated play practitioners to support children with additional support needs (5 years - 18 years) within all our services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. The main duties are to plan & support activities, facilitate play and provide safe delivery of the service.
Applicants must be 18 year +
We are currently looking for Practitioners for our:
* Saturday club Perth (Term time - 8.30am - 5.30pm)
* Saturday club Rural (Term time
* After school Club (Term time Monday to Friday pm - can be flexible with days)
* Holiday Club (1 week October, 1 week April, 5 weeks in summer - various hours available up to 40 hours)
Key Responsibilities:
As a play practitioner, you will be responsible for implementing an agreed and varied programme of activities to meet the needs of the children and young people following the direction of the Service coordinator and supervisor.
You will:
* Assist in the provision of high-quality care and a comprehensive range of appropriate stimulating and creative activities.
* Have a good understanding and experience of working with children with additional support needs and be able to implement and carry out strategies to promote positive behaviour.
* Be expected to work closely with all staff to promote play opportunities and experiences within a safe and inclusive environment in a registered childcare service.
* Assist with the planning of activities, supervise and engage with the group of services users
* Ensure effective communication with all relevant individuals including the staff, volunteers, parents/carers and children/young people.
* Ensure all volunteers are motivated and supported in the delivery of the service.
* Ensure that volunteers comply with the requirements of their role as per policy and procedure.
* Assist with administering medication, carrying out personal care and dealing with any first aid or other incidents which may arise.
* Be responsible for handling any child protection concerns and reporting them to the service manager/supervisor.
* Ensure all aspects of regulations and guidance are met. Comply with and promote adherence to policies and procedures relevant to the role.
* Have regard for the duty of care of information (with particular reference to GDPR 2018 and Freedom of Information Act) gained during the course of your employment.
* Keep attendance registers and record any other relevant information.
Qualifications and Training
The successful candidate must have one of the following qualifications or be willing to work towards:
* HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7.
* SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People)
* HNC Early Education and Childcare
* NNEB
* SVQ Level 3 Playwork
* SVQ Level 3 Care Learning & Development
It would be preferable for the candidate to hold current training certifications in First Aid, Moving and Handling, Epilepsy first aid and child protection. Although they will be supported to access further training if required.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, S.H.I.P. carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, references, and fitness to undertake the post. The successful candidate will be required to register with the SSSC and PVG scheme.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.60-£13.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Tell us about your experience working with children.
* Do you have a SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young people) or are you will to under take it?
* Do you have a driving license and transport or access to transport?
Work Location: In person