Working with other members of the centre staff and volunteers, workers from other agencies and beneficiaries. The PW will, as part of the family centre team plan, organise, support and develop family support activities for pre-school children and their families in accordance with the framework for practice. They will also provide assistance in creches as and when required.
Working Relations:
Internal:
Regular contact with Family Centre workers, volunteers and the management committee
External:
Regular contact with relevant local authority/statutory departments, other agencies, projects and groups involved in similar work or activities in the locality, members of the clergy and health professionals.
Key Tasks:
To work alongside other family centre staff, volunteers and beneficiaries.
To ensure a warm, safe and well equipped playroom environment for children and their families with a wide range of play opportunities.
To provide activities for children and their families that will enhance their lives socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically.
To support programme planning for families in liaison with the Manager.
To provide family support to families with additional needs.
To share responsibility for Health and Safety, while on the base or outside, in conjunction with the other staff and the Manager.
To assist in keeping records/ statistics in order to ensure the project is working towards the Framework for Practice and the Welsh Assembly Government 7 core aims.
To take care of play equipment ensuring that it complies with Health and Safety regulations.
To undertake a shared responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the family centre.
To undertake training required for the post.
To undertake any other tasks relevant to the post as and when required.
To maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times
To work at all times within a non-discriminatory framework and to promote
equality of opportunity and inclusion.
Qualifications and experience
:
A relevant qualification in Childcare is essential. Applicants who are working towards a qualification will also be considered.
A basic knowledge of First Aid is essential, including a First Aid Certificate and /or a willingness to undertake First Aid training
The Ability to speak Welsh will be an advantage for this post
Child protection Training or willingness to attend a course
Enhanced DBS Check
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/06/2025
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