Job Description

Pennies are recruiting for a Senior Playworker at Pennies Mark Cross, TN6

Hours of work are 30hrs a week worked over 4 days Monday to Friday. Hours are 12pm - 18.30pm Monday to Friday, Term Time only. We would consider this as a part time role.

A clean driving licence is essential for this role.

A Pennies vehicle is provided for the purposes of school drop off's and collections.

Location: Pennies Mark Cross Nursery, TN6 3PJ

Purpose of post

To be responsible for providing a caring, secure environment, through organised age appropriate activities for children between the ages of four to eleven years of age. To work alongside the Directors/Managers to provide a child-centred environment where the children are cared for in a safe, loving and stimulating way. To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted. To deliver childcare in a way that meets parents needs and works in partnership with them. To be able to take and collect children from school, deploying staff effectively for transportation.

Responsible to

Nursery Manager

Duties and responsibilities

To provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing activities, trips out and arranging equipment To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunities framework To provide an environment in which children can adapt their own play opportunities and lead their own development and interests Ensure any vehicles and car seats the children will be traveling in are safe and have been regularly checked Ensure vehicles are kept to a high standard, engine checks, cleanness inside and exterior is reasonably clean. To undertake any necessary training To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors To ensure the provision of high standards of physical, personal, social and emotional care To spearhead the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same To assist the Head of PKC in leading a team of professional workers, ensuring good practice is followed at all times To plan and organise staffing with the staff you have, working from the nursery rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with Pennies standards when the head of PKC is absent To be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation, good practice, nursery policies and procedures To have a 'hands on approach' when supervising staff. Ensure regular communication and interaction with parents regarding their child, handovers must be personal and informative Implement and monitor an effective Key Person system To ensure records are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with legislation and Pennies policies and procedures. To appoint staff in roles that are suitable for their skills, experience and qualifications. To support the Head of PKC with risk assessments annually or as and when necessary. To actively be involved in planning and participate in open days/evenings, recruitment evenings and any other events that promote the nursery, partnership with parents and staff recruitment. Ensure staff have the necessary, and up to date training to carry out their role. Be aware of and support staff's well-being To follow all relevant Acts including the Equality Act 2010, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (regulation (EU) 2016/ 679) (GDPR) that relate to staff employment and record keeping Ensuring that all staff have an up-to-date Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks Follow the robust Pennies recruitment procedure Supporting all team members to work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members Overseeing the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds, stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings and report concerns to management. Support the Management with some administrative duties associated with the management of the club, e.g. maintaining records on the children and their families, ordering equipment, maintaining an inventory, keeping personnel records Assist, when necessary, with staff meetings and room meetings as appropriate including agendas and minutes To be responsible for the overall health and safety standards within the nursery and ensuring staff compliance and awareness, including training where appropriate To oversee that the agreed high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times To support the staff team ensuring that they are working to their full potential To work as part of a team Must be able to problem solve
To play a part in leading and creating and enjoyable working environment

To ensure that the Nursery Management is kept informed on all matters relating to the running of the club To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of resources, activities and environment To encourage a close liaison with schools and other related agencies. Supervise students and other volunteers that may be involved in the club Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the Food Safety Act 1990 Ensure that wide ranges of creative and enjoyable activities are offered and made available for children to access freely and adapt to suit their own needs and interests Be aware, understand and follow Pennies policies and procedures To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times To be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of the children To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment Ensure someone known and agreed by the club/setting and parent collects the child To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and ensure all staff uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside To ensure confidentially of all information received To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, fundraising events etc. Attend management meetings and feed appropriate information back to your teams Support all staff to engage in good team working Support team members to seek out any training or support they may require to fulfil their roles and responsibilities Support new team members through inductions in partnership with the manager Ensure all record keeping is accurate and up to date within your designated area, including accident forms, and any other forms/records required for the child's welfare, learning and development To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the Manager or Deputy Manager. To work towards substantiality initiatives

Qualifications, Training and experience

The job holder must hold a childcare NNEB,NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or Early years teaching qualification or Level 3 Playworker qualification

Must be able to make decisions on their own and use their own initiative

Must be able to work as part of a team

Must have an understanding of child care and development from ages 4 to 11 years

The role requires good management and communication skills

The roles requires you to work on the floor to support staff

Must have organisational skills, and be able to plan and budget

Must be PC literate

A good working knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and Local Authority Regulations of day care provision

The job holder will be required to complete training to maintain Pennies standards and to maintain their own CPD

A driving licence is essential.

Generous annual leave allowances

Flexible working patterns

Continuous professional development

Staff childcare discounts

Substantial in-house training

Regular team building events

twice monthly cash draw

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person