ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL: Coordinator (Out of School Care) Fixed Term

You are experienced in working with children in a supervisory capacity, working as part of a team, supervising staff and co-ordinating the planning and delivery of activities. As well as having good administration skills you also have leadership qualities. An SVQ level III playwork qualification or equivalent desirable.

You will be required to co-ordinate and manage the Out of School Care Service. Duties include providing a secure and fun environment for children, leading and motivating staff and delivering a varied programme of high quality play activities.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where applicable, this post also requires an Overseas Criminal Record Check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Location: Pitmedden Out of School Club

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2pm-6pm

Duration: For a period not exceeding 15/03/2017

Informal enquiries to Susan Dalgarno 07786312325

Requirements

To Co-ordinate and manage the Out of School Care Service.

Provide a secure and fun environment for the range of primary children who use it.

To be responsible for the daily management and delivery of service to the community extending a positive environment for users of the club and staff.

The Co-ordinator will lead a team of staff to plan, deliver and evaluate the agreed programme with guidance from a parent advisory committee and within an agreed budget framework.

Responsibilities

Manage the staff in line with current policies. To ensure that the club offers a safe and well resourced environment for users in keeping with National Care Standards as set by The Scottish Executive and implemented by the Care Commission.

Prepare plan and implement a varied programme of activities. Responsible for day to day administration of the out of school care service. To attend meetings and training as appropriate. Provide appropriate information to the parents advisory body.

The Individual

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working with children in a supervisory capacity in childcare or equivalent setting


• Experience of supervising staff


• Experience of working as part of a team


• Experience of planning and delivering a programme of activities for children


• Good communication skills at all levels


• Good organisational skills


• Leadership skills


• Basic administrative skills


• Confident


• Self Motivated


• Enthusiastic


• Leadership Qualities


• Willing to undertake further training

Desirable Criteria

• Level IV or equivalent management qualification


• SVQ Level 3 Playwork qualification or equivalent


• Food Hygiene Certificate


• First Aid Certificate


• Childcare Partnership


• Care Commission Regulations and National Care Standards


• Creative

Closing Date: Tuesday, 7th June 2016