Deputy Childcare Supervisor, Langtoon Kids Club - Auchterarder, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Auchterarder, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Langtoon Kids Club, Auchterarder New Community School, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1BL

SALARY:
£9,603 - £10,194 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Part Time

HOURS:
18 hours per week

£9,603 - £10, Hours per week, Term-time only)
Langtoon Kids Club, Auchterarder

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Childcare Supervisor at Langtoon Kids Club, Auchterarder, during term-time.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain a wider range of skills as the role involves assisting in the day to day running of the services and deputising in the absence of the Childcare Supervisor.

As a Deputy Childcare Supervisor, you will support the Childcare Supervisor to plan and organise the day to day operations of the service to provide flexible childcare to children aged Primary 1 -14 years after school.

You will assist in the provision of high-quality care and a comprehensive range of appropriate stimulating and creative activities, for example arts and crafts, storytelling, den building, physical play and organising trips and outings appropriate to the needs and interests of the children in the service.

You will be expected to work as a member of the Kids Club Team and wider School Team contributing to children's learning and development within a safe and inclusive environment out with school hours in a registered childcare service.

A flexible approach to working conditions will be required to work; the contracted hours are 18 hours per week, term-time, between 2.30pm - 6pm.

You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of starting employment.

The Individual:

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate experience within early learning or a childcare environment with a good knowledge of childcare and the relevant governing bodies (SSSC, Care Inspectorate).

The role is child focused which requires sensitivity, patience and compassion along with a welcoming approach to generate a feeling of trust and safety for children and their family / carers.

A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential and the important qualities are kindness, sensitivity, respectfulness, and good manners and to respect confidentiality.

The individual will demonstrate excellent planning and organisation skills; the ability to maintain office procedures and systems establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and carers and other professionals to ensure the effective delivery of services.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.