Early Years Support Worker in Glasgow

Who are we?

Puddle Lane is an inspiring Early Learning and Childcare Centre for children aged 0-5 years. We are situated within Hillington Park on the edge of Glasgow near Braehead shopping Centre. Puddle Lane is part of Kibble, a Charitable Social Enterprise who prides itself on having over 160 years of experience working with children and young people. Puddle Lane is growing, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, fun loving and caring individual to grow with us.

Job Purpose

This is an exciting time to be part of Puddle Lane. Ongoing development will help us to ensure the stability of the centre and continued growth, ultimately helping us to support even more children and families. We are always looking for like-minded, passionate, and committed people to join us on this journey.

Main Duties, Qualifications and Experience

The role of Support Worker is centred around the Health & Wellbeing of children. This includes the organisation of the centres lunchroom to facilitate positive mealtime experiences. Working alongside Practitioners as part of the Nursery team and assisting in keeping children safe as they come together, make friends and relax in a healthy and nurturing environment.

In addition, this role includes ensuring children experience mealtimes in a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere, free from distractions. The Support Worker will share the responsibility of ensuring children’s rights and opinions are respected by developing an understanding of their likes and dislikes, special dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances. As well as valuing their individual care and wellbeing routines throughout the day.

The Support Worker post also includes being responsible for –

• Observing children and reporting to the child’s key person on significant events within the daily routine
• Supporting children’s care & wellbeing during key moments of transition within the routine of the day
• Being responsive to the specific care & wellbeing needs of all children and assisting in the delivery of children’s support plans for those with additional support needs.
• Supporting practitioners with the personal care and wellbeing needs of children, including administration of medication when required.
• Ensuring the environment is well organised, clean, and hygienic in compliance with health & safety regulations
• Actively participating in the overall development of the centre. Including being involved in the self-evaluation and Service Improvement Planning journey
• Keeping up to date with Early Years guidance and developments. Including Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Compliance with all Kibble policies, national guidance, and legislation relevant to the post
• Undertaking any other tasks relevant to the duties of the post as delegated by the Nursery Manager

A recognised Early Years qualification is desirable, it is not an essential requirement of this post. The post requires a commitment to obtaining a formal qualification, such as:

• SVQ Social Services Children & Young People, or equivalent

The nature of the post enables a range of valuable experience to be considered whether this be, personal, professional or a vocational journey that has inspired an interest in joining the Early Years Workforce.

Staff Benefits at Kibble

As part of Kibble, at Puddle Lane we recognise our staff to be the backbone of the organisation, always prioritising the needs of the children and young people in our care and doing so with the highest professionalism and best practice. To give our staff something back we provide health and wellbeing services and personal benefits as well as the opportunity to learn and develop.

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays

Notes:

1. This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, we reserve the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or service provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
2. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Puddle Lane’s stated policy on Equality & Inclusion.
3. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Puddle Lane (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.
4. Appointments will be subject to a three-month probationary period.