Sessional Playworker

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

Inverclyde Council is looking to recruit support staff experienced with working with children with additional support needs (ASN) to support its summer club.

The council is keen to increase the number of places available to ASN children over the summer holidays but needs to hire more staff in order to do this.

Councillor Jim Clocherty, convener of education and communities said: “We know parents have been asking for extra spaces for ASN children but we need to have enough staff to be able to offer this.

“We know the difference this support makes to parents during the summer holidays. And of course the children love it too.

“If you, or someone you know, fits the bill and would be keen to get some extra work during the summer, please get in touch.”

We anticipate the summer club will run for four weeks from Monday 30 June until Friday 25 July 2025 although if you are unable to work all four of these weeks, we still want to hear from you. You will be based at Craigmarloch School, Port Glasgow and work between 8.30am and 4.30pm. Flexible working and part-time hours are available.

Please see the job description for details of the duties involved.

The minimum qualification required is SVQ LEVEL 2 Playwork but SCQF LEVEL 5 or above in Childcare would be accepted. You must also be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Support Worker

Previous experience working with children with additional support needs in an out of school service, school setting or early years establishment is essential. You should also have excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal. Knowledge of health and safety regulations would be welcomed.

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