Job Description

Purpose of Role

Kickstart Childcare is recruiting a Senior Playworker to be an integral part of Kickstarts' childcare team in our new afterschool club at Cheadle Catholic Junior School, in Cheadle, Stockport, providing afterschool club care and leadership in the absence of the supervisor. The role will involve engaging children aged 7-11 and providing a high-level customer service to children, parents and carers.

Key Responsibilities

1. To support the leadership of a small team of staff and be responsible for delivering high quality childcare for children aged 7-11

2. To plan, deliver and evaluate sessions and activities for children aged 7-11

3. To work collaboratively with the Supervisor, Out of School Club Area Manager and colleagues to provide a high level of customer service to children, parents and carers

4. Liaise and communicate with the organisations' partner schools to ensure customer satisfaction.

5. Offer and provide support to colleagues where needed so that standards can be raised and quality is maintained.

6. Support the Senior Leadership Team with any operational issues that may arise from time to time.

7. Attend monthly online meetings where required and effectively contribute in order to share ideas and provide the best possible experience for the children

8. Promote the interests of the organisation via social media and other means.

9. Effectively handle customer queries by providing solutions.

10. To be a Designated Safeguarding Lead

11. To be committed to safeguarding children, following all Company policies and procedures to keep children safe.

12. To be committed to a high standard of food hygiene when preparing food

13. To have a good understanding of Paediatric First Aid

14. To mentor and support playworkers in the setting

17. To support and work with the Area Manager to ensure high quality provisions through observations, staff development and regular feedback

18. To perform any other duties as required for the benefit and running of the organisation.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Experience of working in a school environment

Paediatric First Aid Trained (or willing to attend training before appointment)

Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification (or willing to attend training before appointment)

Designated Safeguarding Lead Qualification (or willing to attend training before appointment)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of leading and supervising

Experience of dealing with customer queries

Experience of working with children aged 7-11

Knowledge of Safeguarding

Committed to CPD and further training in order to increase knowledge

Desirable

Experience in an out of school club setting

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Good oral and written communication skills.

Good numeracy and literacy skills.

Able to plan and manage workload

Able to support, develop and mentor others

Motivated with high levels of energy.

Positive attitude and good customer service skills.

Caring and friendly personality.

Able to meet deadlines and targets.

Flexible and adaptable.

Desirable

Good IT skills - Able to use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and e-mail.

Hours of Work and Salary

16 hours per week - 3.00pm - 6.00pm Monday to Friday in term-time and 1 hour per week for admin duties. Overtime will also be available in a neighbouring breakfast club and during the school holidays

Benefits

Free childcare for own children in settings when working Company Pension scheme on completion of probationary period Continued Professional Development Programme and opportunity to progress in a growing organisation Overtime available in school holidays Free gym at office
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person