Care and Playful Learning Support Worker

Role Overview & Responsibilities

MACS CPL Support Worker Opportunity

Are you looking to make a difference in children’s lives and would like to learn new skills in an innovative child-led environment?

MACS are currently looking to recruit creative, caring, and motivated Care & Playful Learning Support Workers to join our out of school care settings across East Renfrewshire and Glasgow.

We currently have various vacancies and hours available from Monday – Thursday, working in the following areas:

· Clarkston: Hours ranging from: 6 to 10.25 *

· Scotstoun: Hours up to: 13 (PM only) *

· Newton Mearns and Neilston: Hours ranging from: 6.5 to 22.5 *

*AM hours are 7.45am-9am and our PM hours range from 2.45/3pm until 6pm, term time

The Role

Support workers at MACS provide nurture, care, and support to children in a fun and rewarding environment. You will be responsible to the senior team who will provide any guidance required to support you in your role. The role of a CPL Support worker at MACS is to provide quality experiences which are fun, stimulating, and creative. As part of our #MACSFamily you will also promote nurture, inclusion, and individual choice, whilst supporting development and learning.

As a SSSC registered professional you are expected to uphold the Codes of Work Practice and MACS values and mission statement by role modelling.

In return we offer:

Benefits:

• Competitive Contributory Employer Pension
• Employee Wellbeing support
• 50% off MACS Childcare (Staff Discount)
• Range of flexible working arrangements
• £200 recommendation award
• Free uniform provided
• Continuous Professional Learning Opportunities
• Staff recognition awards
• Incremental long service appreciation awards
• No weekend working
• SQA Accredited SVQ training provided

Requirements of Care and Playful Learning Support Worker:

• Childcare experience is required, experience can be gained through employment, childminding / babysitting (out with family), volunteering within organisations i.e., Scouts, BB, Girl Guides, Sport Coaching etc
• Must be able to provide at least 1 Childcare Reference (out with family)
• Committed to continuous professional learning in line with regulatory bodies
• Registered or willing to register with SSSC and meet appropriate security and reference checks

Rate of Pay: £10.45 per hour

If this sounds like you, please complete our online application form, by following the link below:

https://mearnsafterschoolcare.formstack.com/forms/applicationform

Alternatively, you can visit our website for further information regarding the position and you can apply directly from there:

www.macs.uk.com/careers

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person