Job Description

WE ARE RECRUITING!

An exciting opportunity for

PLAY LEADERS

to join the team at Swings & Smiles located at Lower Way Thatcham, West Berkshire. If you are enthusiastic and organised with excellent communication skills with a fun outlook, we want to hear from you.

Various hours are available as follows:

Vacancy 1 -

2 x Saturdays a month from 9.15 --1.15pm

Vacancy 2 -

2 x Saturdays a month from 1:30 - 4:45

Every Thursday 3.15 - 5.45pm

(During the school holidays the Thursday hours will be different and fall on a Monday or Wednesday afternoon 2 - 4.30pm)

You will be expected to attend 1 x staff meeting a month on a Monday.

S

alary: 12.21 per hour

Main Duties and responsibilities:

In order to offer a variety of safe and accessible play activities for disabled children, their parents, siblings and friends, you will:

Offer support to parents and carers with regard to activities and resources and provide a listening ear when necessary. Take the extra steps to recognise that parents & carers may get very little support, and actions like making drinks can be significant in showing care.

All staff have a responsibility to follow all safeguarding procedures to protect our children and families.

Develop a partnership with families to build the knowledge of the child and understand their play needs.

Plan and develop inclusive play.

Be jointly involved in evaluations at the end of sessions.

Have responsibility for health and safety in ensuring the site is clean and any maintenance issues are reported immediately.

Support any volunteers in assisting with play.

Maintain records such as daily site checks, accident & incident reports etc.

Welcome all visitors and show newcomers around.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 8 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2025
Reference ID: Play Leader