At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a fun and safe environment for children, engaging in play and educational activities.
- Company: Join the supportive team at Spring Oscars, dedicated to nurturing children's well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, free childcare, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: SCQF Level 7 or equivalent in Childcare, plus a passion for working with kids.
The predicted salary is between 24504 - 24504 £ per year.
Location: Edinburgh (South Morningside)
Salary: Up to £24,504.25 per annum
Contract/Hours: Permanent Part Time – 31.25 hours per week (flexible hours)
Benefits:
- 20 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays
- Free childcare in our breakfast and after school clubs, with 50% discount in our holiday clubs
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers’ discounts
About Oscars:
Come and work in a key role with the wonderful growing team at Oscars, where our new management team encourages and supports progression on our career pathway. We offer warm and friendly childcare for children aged 5 to 14 years. Many of our sites are located within the local primary schools fostering close links with the surrounding community. Our aim is to provide quality out‑of‑school childcare to children. We offer play and educational opportunities in a safe welcoming environment focusing on the social and educational welfare of each child. We are proud of our highly qualified and dedicated team who are passionate about nurturing children and promoting their well‑being.
Hours / Shifts:
For a Full Time Play Worker, the hours would be Breakfast Club and After School Club, with flexible administration time to create your full working week. The club shifts are:
- Breakfast Club - Monday to Friday from 7.15am to 9am
- After School Club - Monday to Thursday from 2pm to 6pm, and Friday from 11.30am to 6pm
We can also offer Part Time and Casual roles.
What you’ll be doing:
- Ensuring a safe, caring, stimulating and fun environment for all children at the club.
- Engaging effectively with the children during their time in the club.
- Planning and taking part in play and leisure activities for children.
- Assisting with the set‑up of the club so it’s ready for when the children arrive and that any snacks or breakfasts are prepared in line with healthy‑eating guidelines.
- Thoroughly enjoying your role and making each day count for the children in our care.
What we need from you:
- SCQF Level 7 (equivalent to SVQ Level 3), HNC in Childcare and Education or a Play work qualification – essential for this role.
- First Aid qualification and Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or the ability to achieve.
- A real passion to work with children, make a difference and help them thrive.
- On occasion you may be asked to work in other sites within the local area; any travel/mileage costs will be paid in these circumstances.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion:
At Spring Oscars we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under‑represented within the organisation. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups. Male staff are often under‑represented within this sector, and we would like to encourage more male applicants for our roles. We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users; therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best‑practice. We work together to reach our mission to give children a healthy start in life.
Contact:
If you need support with your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at RecruitmentService@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting the above Reference.
Play Worker Spring Oscars SCOT Qualified employer: Spring Nurseries by Action for Children
Spring Nurseries by Action for Children is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment in Ashton-under-Lyne where you can grow both personally and professionally. With a commitment to employee development, you will receive hands-on training while pursuing your Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification, alongside generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave. Join our supportive team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, all while enjoying a fulfilling career in childcare.
Contact Details:
Spring Nurseries by Action for Children Recruitment Team
