Play Worker

**Key Responsibilities**:
To operate in your work practices within the guidelines laid out in the Health and Social Care Standards. (My Support, My Life)

Understand the duties and obligations expected of this post under the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Guidelines & Codes of Practice. This includes registering with SSSC

**Main Duties**:
**Hours: 2.30pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday. School holiday working optional. 5/6 hour shifts available if desired.**
- To operate within the Code of Good Practice issued by the Kingfisher Club.
- To provide a high standard of childcare to all children attending the Kingfisher Club.
- Follow all agreed Policies.
- Preparation of snacks and refreshments, ensuring the required standards of hygiene, health & safety are met at all times.
- To assist in the organisation and implementation of a varied and flexible programme of play which includes the children’s opinions/ideas.
- To help plan, prepare appropriate opportunities of play and play themes in a safe and caring environment.
- Administer first aid when necessary.
- To operate as part of a team and in line with Kingfisher’s Equal Opportunities Policy. **(Policy No: 6)**
- To ensure activities are safe, creative and age appropriate.
- Welcome and communicate with all children and their parents/carers.
- Cleaning, tidying up, and clearing away after each session to a high standard.
- Keep abreast of relevant legislation relating to standards of childcare for children.

**Keep records as required by the Co-ordinator and maintain confidentiality of same records and all information acquired during working for the Kingfisher Club.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 14 per week

**Salary**: £11.00-£12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

School type:

- Primary school

COVID-19 considerations:
Following all Government guidelines

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Linlithgow, EH49 6HB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/08/2023