Job Description
Childcare Support Workers
(Incl.Trainees|Students|MA|Volunteers)
Description of Post
Support workers are defined as workers who have delegated responsibility for providing care and support to
children.
Above all the children are at the club to enjoy themselves and have fun after a long day at school, it is our joint
responsibility to ensure we work as a team to reach this goal.
Minimum Requirements:
SVQ 2 or equivalent and/or must be willing to undertake new/further qualifications as deemed necessary by SSSC for
the post of Support Worker
Registered member of PVG scheme ‐ Enhanced Check
SSSC registered
Responsible to:
Manager, Assistant Manager
Key Responsibilities of Post
Administration
Ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Work in partnership with the Manager and other staff to ensure the smooth running of the services
Attendance at staff meetings and record minutes if requested (on a rota basis)
Provide a good role model for all other staff and service users
With regard to reporting any issues/complaints, please follow the line management structure. Failure to follow
this may lead to disciplinary action
Make record of new equipment received ensuring that inventory of equipment, CD’s, games and toys etc. is kept
current
Check your personal file daily
Report any in setting issues to the Manger or Assistant Manager and record it to allow it to be taken forward to
next staff meeting for discussion or record on issues form
Ensure any paperwork you are required to return to Manager or that has been requested is time bound, is done
so within the specified time period/request
Provide information for club newsletter to the Manager in conjunction with other staff and children
Before leaving at the end of each session you must ensure that all daily paperwork is completed or signed off
Ensure all reporting and recording is carried out in line with procedure on the correct forms
Completion of time sheets for overtime payments to be completed and handed to the Manager by 20th of the
month
During Session and Setting up Play Areas
Escorting; ensuring that procedures are adhered to at all times and ensuring the reporting and recording of any
incidents/issues on arrival at setting and completion of required reports
Ensure the daily register is completed if you are escorting to/from Mile End Primary and any missing children are
reported to the Manage immediately. This must be dealt with as a priority in line with procedure
Organise cleaning / washing of toys, equipment, playroom and kitchen worktops
Photo ID must always be worn
Provide care, warmth and activities for the children
Encourage participation of all the children in activities
Help prepare and issue snack for the children, adhering to food hygiene procedures and promoting healthy eating
and cleaning of dishes, tables etc. when done so activities can get underway
prepare the facility for the day’s activities and arrange resources as appropriate
Inform Practitioner when additional resources need to be purchased
Facilitate a fun and safe environment for children to play in by incorporating imaginative and innovative activities
in line with setting policies and procedures
Administer first aid as far as knowledge allows (ONLY if First Aid certificate is currently held) ensuring paperwork
is completed and signed off by Manager.
Aid the smooth day to day running of the services
Ensuring all staff and visitors are signed in and out of the services, checking with Manager if unsure. All visitors
must have an appointment.
Greeting Parents/Carers and ensuring good communication between parents/carers and the services
Oversee the play activities of the children, taking part when requested and intervening only when required and as
appropriate
Work in partnership with the Manager/Assistant Manager to assist in the administrative duties to be completed
before the children arrive at the setting
In Partnership with Manager and Assistant Manager, ensuring children are consulted with, prepare snack rotas
for the children, adhering to current food guidelines, food hygiene procedures and promoting healthy eating
Involving the Children, plan play activities taking into account the ages and stages of development of the children
involved
Ensure procedures are followed to make sure the setting is tidy at the end of the session, encouraging children to
take part and tidy up after themselves throughout the session
complete daily maintenance checks on equipment and resources
Keep toy Cupboard clean, safe and tidy
Health and Safety
Adhere to the health and safety policy and procedures for the setting
Aid in completion of H&S audits where delegated
Record any accidents or incidents ensuring signed off by the Manager or Assistant Manager
Take part in fire drill and evacuations
Adhering to legal responsibilities and duties as described in The Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995, appropriate health
and safety acts, and child protection
Take appropriate care for the health and safety of the children, yourself and your colleagues.
Implement setting policies, including food safety and child protection
Check allergies list prior to preparing snack
Inform senior staff member when leaving room (other than to answer door) and always ensure there is enough
staff in room prior to leaving
Cloakroom safety checks as per requirements on daily form when on rota duty
Ensuring door security is followed at all times. If you are unsure, do not answer the door and get the senior staff
member on duty
Sign in and out daily ensuring time of arrival/exit is logged accurately for evaluation
Take part/Assist in any and all evaluations that the setting will organise day to day and during Play schemes and
keep the evaluation folder current.
Ensure questionnaires are available daily during Play schemes, encouraging members to complete and return
Encourage members to take and complete evaluation forms, including Care Inspectorate pre inspection
questionnaires
Other Duties
Always promote a positive working environment
Assist during fundraising/other evening events
Attend training & Networking events as required assisting in your continuing professional development
Keep your CPD/Training folder current and completed in accordance with SSSC requirements
Assist and be proactive in identification of personal training requirements
Assist the Manager/Assistant Manager to ensure the setting complies with any and all administration and quality
issues that may arise during and after Care Inspectorate Inspections
Help in rotation of resources/equipment ensuring that they are sterilised when taken down from loft prior to
children having access (including storage boxes)
Left Property box emptied weekly, be proactive in reuniting lost items with their owners
Undertake cloakroom /toilet safety checks as required on daily sheets
Keep box labels current with cleaning info
Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times
Under-taking any other reasonable duties, commensurate with job title, as may be determined by the Manager
Training is expensive but essential. Any authorised core & CPD training will be paid for by Scamps; but will be reclaimed if you choose to leave the employment within the first 2 years. No unauthorised training will be reimbursed.
Relationships
The line management / reporting line structure for this post is as follows
* This post
Owner/ Managing Director
Manager
Assistant Manager
* Trainee Support Workers /
MA Students / Volunteers
Any staff member may come directly to the Manager for employment issues.
Failure to comply with the above may lead to disciplinary action.
Levels of Responsibility
This post has no line management responsibilities. Qualified Support Workers should aid or guide unqualified/Students and
Volunteers if they feel they need/ask for support or direct them to the appropriate staff member.
Acceptance of Job Description
By signing below the job holder accepts the above detail and acknowledges receipt of a copy of the job
description. The original will be held in the employees personnel file.
Signed by Employee: ………………………………………………………………………
Date: ……………………………………….
Signed by Manager: ……………………………………………………………………….
Date: ………..………………………………..
Scamps | Reviewed & Revised September 2015 | Confidential