Job Description

Assisting 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. 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 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 qualification in Play-work SVQ Level 3 or Childhood Practice HNC or willing to undertake same qualification Willing to undertake appropriate child protection training Willing to undertake Paediatric First Aid Certificate Willing to undertake Food Hygiene Certificate Sound judgement and common sense
The successful candidate will also be subject to a PVG check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.75 per hour

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount
Experience:

childcare (4-11 yrs): 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person