Job Description

We are looking for a kind, caring, enthusiastic person to join our wrap around care team. The hours are Mondays-Fridays 7:15am-9am, 2:30pm-6pm at a variety of schools in the eastbourne area.

Job summary:

Deputise for the manager in his or her absence

Help with day to day management of the club

Provide play care within the framework of the club's policies and

procedures

Line manager:

Club Manager

Responsible for:

Play workers, and volunteers in the absence of club manager

Working relationships:

Children attending the club and their parents or carers

Club management, club staff and volunteers

Schools, childcare and play organisations, registering authorities

Main duties include:

Helping the manager with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.

Shopping for resources when the manager is unable. ( a budget will be provided)

Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents/carers.

Providing support and supervision to play workers and volunteers in the absence of the manager.

Running sessions in the managers absence.

Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment and putting it away again.

Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.

Administering first aid when necessary.

Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.

Encouraging parental involvement in the club.

Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, schools and childcare and play related agencies.

Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.

Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.

Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Helping with advertising Fireflies- including posting on the facebook page and writing the blog/newsletter in the managers absence.

Any other tasks deemed necessary by the manager.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Work Location: In person