Applications are now open for the upcoming Childcare Academy in partnership with Dundee's after school clubs. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking at a career in childcare in an after-school club or similar
Discover Work partners including Jobcentre Plus and Dundee City Council are working with Dundee after school clubs to offer a three week training opportunity aimed at supporting applicants to gain experience in the role of Play/Support Worker.
Play/Support Worker duties :
- Planning and running activities
- Caring for children, including collecting from school and escorting to the club
- Providing snacks and refreshments while upholding health and safety standards
- Must be willing to work towards SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People) through the Modern Apprenticeship scheme
Childcare Academy includes :
- First Aid
- Registration for SSSC and PVG
- Safeguarding of Children training
- Work placement at an after school club or similar
- Help with CVs, applications and interviews
- Guaranteed Job interview on completion
Information Day: 10am & 12.30pm, Tuesday 15th April 2025 at Jobcentre Plus, Wellgate House, Wellgate Centre, Dundee, DD1 2DB
Placement Days: Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May 2025
Course Dates: Monday 12th May to Friday 30th May 2025
To be eligible for the course applicants must :
- Live in a Dundee City Council postcode
- Be 16+ years old (as of 15/04/2025)
- Have the right to live and work in UK
- Be unemployed or underemployed (not enough hours, low pay, etc.)
- Be able to commit to all days of the course and be flexible for placements hours
- Be interested in working in childcare
- Apply in advance via email or Jobcentre Plus Work Coach
To apply please email contact@discoverworkdundee.co.uk or speak to your Jobcentre Plus Work Coach.