Care and Playful Learning Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
MACS CPL Support Worker Opportunity
Are you looking to make a difference in children’s lives and would like to learn new skills in an innovative child-led environment?
MACS are currently looking to recruit creative, caring, and motivated Care & Playful Learning Support Workers to join our out of school care settings across East Renfrewshire and Glasgow.
We currently have various vacancies and hours available from Monday – Thursday, working in the following areas:
· Clarkston: Hours ranging from: 6 to 10.25 *
· Scotstoun: Hours up to: 13 (PM only) *
· Newton Mearns and Neilston: Hours ranging from: 6.5 to 22.5 *
*AM hours are 7.45am-9am and our PM hours range from 2.45/3pm until 6pm, term time
The Role
Support workers at MACS provide nurture, care, and support to children in a fun and rewarding environment. You will be responsible to the senior team who will provide any guidance required to support you in your role. The role of a CPL Support worker at MACS is to provide quality experiences which are fun, stimulating, and creative. As part of our #MACSFamily you will also promote nurture, inclusion, and individual choice, whilst supporting development and learning.
As a SSSC registered professional you are expected to uphold the Codes of Work Practice and MACS values and mission statement by role modelling.
In return we offer:
Benefits:
- Competitive Contributory Employer Pension
- Employee Wellbeing support
- 50% off MACS Childcare (Staff Discount)
- Range of flexible working arrangements
- £200 recommendation award
- Free uniform provided
- Continuous Professional Learning Opportunities
- Staff recognition awards
- Incremental long service appreciation awards
- No weekend working
- SQA Accredited SVQ training provided
Requirements of Care and Playful Learning Support Worker:
- Childcare experience is required, experience can be gained through employment, childminding / babysitting (out with family), volunteering within organisations i.e., Scouts, BB, Girl Guides, Sport Coaching etc
- Must be able to provide at least 1 Childcare Reference (out with family)
- Committed to continuous professional learning in line with regulatory bodies
- Registered or willing to register with SSSC and meet appropriate security and reference checks
Rate of Pay: £10.45 per hour
If this sounds like you, please complete our online application form, by following the link below:
https://mearnsafterschoolcare.formstack.com/forms/applicationform
Alternatively, you can visit our website for further information regarding the position and you can apply directly from there:
www.macs.uk.com/careers
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Care and Playful Learning Support Worker roles across Mearns After School Care Service Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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