Job Description

Job Title:

Safari Club Playworker

Hours of Work:

7:30am - 8:45am and 2:45pm - 6:00pm (before and after school)

Location:

Safari Club Billericay (Before & After School Provision)

Reports to:

Safari Club Manager

Role Purpose

Safari Childcare is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and caring individual to join our

Safari Club team

. You will be responsible for supporting children in our before and after school sessions, creating a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where children can relax, play, and learn.

No formal childcare qualifications are required -- what matters most is your

passion, dedication, and commitment

to giving children the very best start and end to their school day.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Safety

Ensure children are safe, happy, and engaged at all times. Follow all safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

Play & Activities

Set up and support a range of fun and stimulating activities (arts, crafts, games, sports, reading). Encourage positive interactions, cooperation, and inclusion.

Care & Support

Help children during snack times, supporting healthy choices. Be approachable and supportive to children, listening to their needs.

Environment

Help create a calm, organised, and welcoming space. Support tidy-up routines and care for resources.

Teamwork & Communication

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth running of the sessions. Build positive relationships with parents, updating them on their child's time at Safari Club.

Person Specification

Essential:

A genuine passion for working with children. Reliability and punctuality. Friendly, caring, and approachable. Ability to work as part of a team. Willingness to complete training (safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene).

Desirable:

Previous experience working with children (paid or voluntary). Awareness of safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

What We Offer

A supportive and welcoming team - part of the

Safari Pride

Opportunities for training and development. Rewarding work that makes a difference in children's lives. Competitive rates of pay. Staff benefits as part of the

Safari Pride & Joy Benefits Package

.

Note:

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 10.30-12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Work Location: In person