Play Worker

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Company description

An exciting opportunity to be part of shaping a brand new after school club

The charitable objects of WCC as set out in the constitution are:To advance the education of children through the provision of educational play and recreational activities. Especially to support the development of their social, emotional, physical and creative capabilities so that they will grow to full maturity as individual members of society.

To support parents and carers of children, who are in work or education by providing high quality, affordable education and childcare out of school hours. To support the development of children with special educational needs by providing support in an inclusive setting at low or no cost to their families.

Job description

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities for the children and the safe delivery to parents and/or named carers. This will include providing refreshments and accommodating special dietary requirements.

2. Attend any necessary training programmes identified with the Co-ordinator – eg. First Aid.

3. Assist in maintaining equipment in a safe condition and ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed.

4. Administer first aid as appropriate

5. Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework

6. Work within Club’s policies and procedures and take guidance from regular staff.

Ability to provide and facilitate safe, creative play, plan activities and meet individual children’s needs

Good communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised using judgement and common sense and seeking guidance / clarification when necessary

Flexibility and adaptability at work

Enjoys working as part of a team

Willingness to work with all children regardless of ability

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary: From £8.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff take Covid lateral flow tests twice weekly. PPE provided

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 13/08/2021
Reference ID: WCC Play work
Expected start date: 24/04/2023