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Out of School Care Manager

Job details
Posting date: 17 May 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Above national minimum wage
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 16 June 2024
Location: Hedworthfield Community Association
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Hedworthfield Community Association
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Specific duties
 Manage, supervise, and support Out of School Club staff to ensure a high level of service for the children.
 Attend and participate in meetings with the manager and trustees to ensure the smooth running of the club..
 Draw up and implement integrated, operational risk assessments.
 Ensure awareness and knowledge of policies/procedures to appropriately manage Out of School club staff.
 Create a stimulating, clean and safe environment, including the outdoor area.
 Create a detailed, weekly plan of play activities which are appropriate, varied, and enjoyable, to support the development of children’s skills and experiences.
 Monitor and evaluate children’s responses to activities through observation evaluating and adjusting activities, as appropriate to meet the needs of the children.
 Ensure appropriate staff ratios are maintained at all times, maintaining rotas of work for all staff, and liaising with the Managers about staff absences including organising staff holidays and ratio cover.
 Ensure that children’s contact details are up to date and key information is passed to Out of School Club staff.
 Ensure appropriate equipment and resources are available and in good condition.
 Working within the agreed budget, order appropriate supplies as necessary and present invoices promptly to the centre Manager
 Maintain appropriate records for attendance and payment of fees as agreed by the centre, ensuring parents sign to indicate agreement with records made.
 Maintain appropriate hygiene standards complying with Food Handling regulations.
 Carry out regular staff observations with a specific focus.
 Carry out regular staff meetings for all childcare staff.
 Assist the management team to draw up and implement integrated operational policies, plans, procedures, risk assessments and working practices.
 Assist the staff in the planning and delivery of children’s inductions and transitions.
 Develop and strengthen partnerships with local schools.
 Work in partnership with parents, carers, and their families to ensure that services are appropriate and delivered to a high-quality standard.
 Attend regular training courses to update skills and knowledge.
 Network with relevant partners and agencies.
 Prepare food menu.
 Act as mentor to staff and volunteers.
 Work closely with the centres management team.
 Record attendance.
 Update and monitor social media networks and review and maintain the childcare website.
 Advertise and promote the setting.
General duties
 Co-ordinate the support for children through planning, preparation, and delivery of appropriate activities.
 Distribute and collect surveys, questionnaires, or evaluation papers as required.
 Assist with the promotion and publicising the club.
 Be aware of the timetable of activities and identify the expected tasks required.
 Assist with the setting-up of the club each day.
 Organise the taking and collecting children to and from school.
 Assist with the preparation and serving of food as appropriate.
 Help to create a welcoming and supportive environment for the pupils attending the club.
 Be responsible for the management of the behaviour of pupils attending the club.
 Assist with the tidying of the venue after use and ensure the secure storage of resources and equipment used.
 Be responsible for administering and maintaining a registration or signing in system.
 Help create related promotional displays for the club in Oscars.
 Support the aims and ethos of HCA.
 Set a good example in terms of punctuality, behaviour, and attendance.
 Be responsible for the purchasing and management of stock, handling cash income and regular audits of resources.
 Be responsible for ensuring the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of equipment.
 Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials.
 Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, food hygiene, Health & Safety, security, administration, and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
 Be aware of and support difference and ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
 Support the development of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
 Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of HCA.
 Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals.
 Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
 Provision of induction training and advice to other staff and volunteers.
 Carry our supervisions and appraisals.

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