Job Description

Job Vacancy - Lead Supervisor Playmates, Gwersyllt

Playmates in Gwersyllt are looking for an experienced childcare professional to join our small and friendly team as Lead Supervisor.

Playmates provides breakfast, after school and holiday club services and operates from rooms within Gwersyllt Community Primary School. It is registered to provide care for up to 60 children under the age of 12 years and is currently open from 07:30 - 08:00 and 15:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday, and from 07:30 - 17:30 during the school holidays.

We are looking for a passionate, caring and reliable playworker to manage the service, ensuring all children are provided with high quality and varied activities in a safe and caring environment.

The post is for an initial 20 hours per week, worked between 2pm-5:30pm, with additional time for administration. The hourly rate of pay is very competitive at 14.00ph. Please note the hours for this role include term time and school holidays and the role will receive 5 weeks paid holiday, per annum pro rata.

Key duties and responsibilities

To oversee the day-to-day running of Playmates, ensuring all policies and procedures are correctly followed and a reliable and professional service is provided.

To manage the staffing levels of the team and provide leadership.

To be the Registered Person for Playmates, taking responsibility for safeguarding and being the main point of contact for parents.

To work with the team to develop a varied programme of fun and engaging activities for all children who attend the setting.

To keep up to date with all training and qualifications.

Required knowledge, qualifications and skills

NVQ Level 3 Playworker Qualification

Essential

Childcare experience of primary aged children

Essential

An Enhanced DBS Certificate

Essential

12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Essential/ willing to attend training

Level C Safeguarding

Essential/ willing to attend training

Food Hygiene Certificate

Essential/ willing to attend training

Excellent communication and administration skills

Essential

Previous experience of supervising staff

Desirable

Previous experience as a registered person

Desirable

The position will commence from 1st August, dependent on references and notice periods, and will include handover sessions with the current Lead Supervisor.

For further information about the role, please contact Lynne Radhi, Lead Supervisor on 07527 518275. To apply please email your CV and a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable for the role to Karen Doore, Charity Trustee, on karenmurdoch48@hotmail.com. The deadline for all applications is midnight 18th July 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing the 21st July.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have a NVQ Level 3 Playworker Qualification?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/08/2025