Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children's Worker to join our team. This role involves providing support and care for children, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting their development. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and possess strong communication skills to effectively engage with both the children and their families.

Responsibilities

1.

To meet children's learning and development needs by delivering stimulating and age-appropriate play and learning in creche, sessional and holiday and after school club settings

2.

To deliver family focused play and development sessions.

3.

To monitor child progress and attainment in line with EYFS (where early years delivery delivery).

4.

To be familiar with the security procedures of venues (e.g. evacuation procedures and risk assessment) and maintain a high level of safety during the session.

5.

To supervise children where required and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.

6.

To detail any accidents and/or incidents and keep any other records which may be appropriate.

7. To identify parents and or children who may benefit from additional support and signpost as appropriate.

8. Keep and maintain high quality, accurate records and produce reports and impact statements as required

9. To be fully compliant with the GDPR.

10. To comply with all organisational policies

11. To attend supervision, team meetings and training sessions

12. To be subscribed to the DBS update service

Person Specification

Experience

Current or very recent experience of working in an early years setting or service and or/ working directly with children in a school. Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures. Sound understanding of child development, and of children's needs.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Minimum - Level 2 Early Years qualification, or Youth work/education qualification It is a statutory requirement that: "staff have a sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of children in their care." (EYFS 2021). Safeguarding. Paediatric first aid certificate (preferred, with willingness to complete)

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with parents and to encourage their involvement. Commitment to the learning and development of young children and families. Good IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, Office, internet and email Ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, and strong communication skills to remove any barriers to access

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Terms and Conditions

Salary

: Bank - National minimum wage (age related) plus accrual of pro rota annual leave

Hours

: Bank - no fixed or guaranteed hours

Working Pattern

: Bank, as and when

Pay: 12.21-13.00 per hour

Work Location: In person