Childcare Practitioner

4 days ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom St Ninian's Kids Club Full time

**Join Our Team at St Ninian’s Kids Club**

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic **Childcare Support Worker/Practitioner** to join our team, providing exceptional care for children aged 4-12 years. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about child development and committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- **Child Safety and Wellbeing**: Ensure a secure and nurturing environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually.
- **Activity Planning**: Develop and implement a diverse range of play, learning, and leisure activities that cater to the individual needs of each child.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with parents, carers, and other professionals to support the holistic development of the children.
- **Daily Routine Management**: Organise and manage daily routines to meet the needs of the children effectively.

Essential Criteria:

- **Personal Attributes**: Creative, enthusiastic, cheerful, reliable, responsible, and assertive.
- **Skills**: Excellent organisational skills, strong time management, well-presented, friendly, approachable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- **Commitment to Development**: Enthusiastic about working with children and committed to personal and professional development through ongoing training.
- **Qualifications**: A qualification in childcare at Level 7 or above is required.
- **Regulatory Requirements**: Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme are mandatory. St Ninian’s Kids Club will cover the cost of PVG membership if you are successful.

Working Hours:

- **Term Time Only**:

- Monday to Thursday: 2:40 PM to 5:30 PM
- Friday: 11:45 AM to 5:30 PM
- **Holidays**: 5.6 weeks per year

Contract Details:
If you are a creative and enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with children, we would love to hear from you. Join us at St Ninian’s Kids Club and make a positive impact on the lives of children in our community.

**Job Type**: Childcare Practitioner

Contract length: permanent

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- SVQ 3 / HNC/PDA level 7 in childcare
- Childcare: At least 1 years experience in a nursery/ after school club environment (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

**Location**:

- Edinburgh (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20th May 2025

Reference ID: PW1

Expected start date: 13/08/2025

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Childcare SVQ/HNC/PDA - Either of (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/05/2025
Reference ID: PW1
Expected start date: 13/08/2025



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