Premier Education - Wrap Around Care Playworker - Job summary:
Assist with day to day activities during the after school club at the Haberdasher's boys and girls school.
Provide quality childcare care within the framework of the club's policies and procedures
Line manager:
Setting Manager/Deputy / Premier Management Team
Working relationships:
Children attending the club and their parents/carers
Management and staff, including children, volunteers, Schools and registering authorities
Main duties include:
Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents or carers.
Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
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.
Helping with club administration, where necessary.
Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.
Hours:
Between hours of Monday - Friday - 15:45 - 18:00 during school term time (38 weeks per year) - 11.25 hours p/w
Free Childcare if your child attends the wrap around care.
Start Date:
July / September
Person Specification - Essential qualities:
Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds
Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
Good communication skills
Able to work as part of a team
Sound judgement and common sense
Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children
Desirable qualities:
Experience of working within a play-based setting
Experience of administration
Competent in using IT to support play and club administration
Ability to work on own initiative
Relevant childcare Level 2 & 3 qualification
Appropriate child protection training
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Food Hygiene Certificate
Training will be provided to the successful candidates
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 12.36-14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 11.25 per week
Benefits:
Childcare
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person