Job Description

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children? Then join the Youth Options Early Years and Childcare team!

Location:

Andover

Salary:

from 12.90 per hour

Hours:

Various during school holidays

Type:

Permanent or Casual

Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

About us

We have one mission: to empower children and young people across Hampshire to realise their potential. We work with those most in need of our support, inspiring them to realise they are capable of more than they thought. Our work focuses on 3 key points:

- Developing social and emotional wellbeing

- Improving engagement with learning

- Supporting positive decision making

We run a number of childcare services across the county including Holiday Clubs, Breakfast Clubs, Afterschool Clubs, and Preschools. All profits from our childcare services are donated to our charitable arm to support disadvantaged young people across the county.

About the role

The Holiday Club Lead Worker will support the coordination and development of our

Ofsted registered Holiday Club that runs from The Scott Centre in Andover.

To plan and deliver, with a team of staff and volunteers, a range of stimulating activities during school holidays for children aged 4 - 13 in a childcare setting and develop working relationships with parents and carers.

Our Holiday Club offers a variety of themed days at our Centre and exciting trips between 8am and 6pm during all school holidays

About you

Qualifications:

Qualification in Early Years, Playwork, Teaching or Youth Work an advantage

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years working with children and young people Experience of delivering a range of activities to children and young people Experience of leading a team

Knowledge:

Understanding of Safeguarding children and young people Understanding of the principles and practices of equality and diversity Understanding of health and safety and safe working practice when working with children and young people Understanding of the importance of play to the development of children and young people

Essential Skills & Competencies:

Ability to positively engage with children and young people. Ability to deal positively with challenging behaviour. Ability to work well within a team.

Personal Qualities:

Strong affinity with Youth Options' mission, vision, and values Committed Supportive Inspiring Confident Approachable Impartial and non-judgemental Team player Willingness to undertake training Adaptable

Why us?

Our staff are our most valuable asset, and as such we aim to make sure the team feels appreciated. We offer:

- Fair and competitive rates of pay

- Company pension scheme

- Discounted childcare

- Generous Annual Leave (25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service)

- Commitment to personal development and welfare

- Options for flexible working

- Internal Outdoor Learning Training days

- Health care scheme

- Staff social events

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: From 12.90 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Are you available during the school holidays?
Experience:

working with children and young people: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person