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Play Worker
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.44 to £11.44 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2024 |
| Location: | BS216AU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Den |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PWMay24 |
Summary
Before and After School Club - Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ June 2017
PLAYWORKER
The Den is an independent before and after school club that serves All Saints Primary School, Clevedon.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our growing team
Minimum 2 nights a week 3-6pm (Tuesday and Thursday) but potential for more hours in the future and as cover.
You would be joining a happy, supportive and welcoming team and a truly awesome bunch of kids!
JOB DESCRIPTION
PLAYWORKER AT BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Purpose of job: to assist in the day to day running of the out of school club
Main duties:
● Taking part in the day to day administration and record keeping.
● Providing safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, playing a part in organising the programme, etc.
● To prepare food and drink that promotes healthy eating, and complies with current school food guidelines and food safety legislation.
● To assist the staff in ensuring that children’s individual needs are recognised, and engaging them in establishing and maintaining boundaries for their behaviour.
● Providing full care for the children, including: delivering children to school, collecting children from school and delivering them safely to their parents or carers. This will include providing refreshments.
● To support staff in ensuring that the club is a safe environment for all, that equipment is well-maintained, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented and risk assessments, fire drills/evacuation procedures are carried out effectively. This also applies to trips and other off-site activities.
● To participate in relevant training and development activities
● Administering and reporting first aid as appropriate – where an appropriate qualification is held
● To prepare food and drink that promotes healthy eating, and complies with current school food guidelines and food safety legislation – where an appropriate qualification is held.
● Attending meetings as appropriate.
● To work within agreed policies and procedures, and undertake other duties, appropriate to the grade, as may reasonably be required by the owner/manager/staff.
● Carrying out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.
Person specification
Essential criteria:
● A demonstrable understanding of good quality childcare
● A commitment to equal opportunities
● Ability to provide safe, creative play
● Ability to stimulate and engage in outdoor play
● Ability to communicate at all levels
● Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds
● Ability to meet children’s individual needs
● Ability to use judgement and common sense
● Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable, but not essential criteria:
A suitable childcare qualification. (NNEB, NVQ level 2 or above in Childcare)
● A current paediatric first aid certificate*
● Basic food hygiene certification*
● Basic Health and safety certificate
● Child Protection Training*
*full training will be provided
Child Protection
As an employer we are committed to safer recruitment and all positions will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure barring service check and two appropriate written references.
PLAYWORKER
The Den is an independent before and after school club that serves All Saints Primary School, Clevedon.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our growing team
Minimum 2 nights a week 3-6pm (Tuesday and Thursday) but potential for more hours in the future and as cover.
You would be joining a happy, supportive and welcoming team and a truly awesome bunch of kids!
JOB DESCRIPTION
PLAYWORKER AT BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Purpose of job: to assist in the day to day running of the out of school club
Main duties:
● Taking part in the day to day administration and record keeping.
● Providing safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, playing a part in organising the programme, etc.
● To prepare food and drink that promotes healthy eating, and complies with current school food guidelines and food safety legislation.
● To assist the staff in ensuring that children’s individual needs are recognised, and engaging them in establishing and maintaining boundaries for their behaviour.
● Providing full care for the children, including: delivering children to school, collecting children from school and delivering them safely to their parents or carers. This will include providing refreshments.
● To support staff in ensuring that the club is a safe environment for all, that equipment is well-maintained, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented and risk assessments, fire drills/evacuation procedures are carried out effectively. This also applies to trips and other off-site activities.
● To participate in relevant training and development activities
● Administering and reporting first aid as appropriate – where an appropriate qualification is held
● To prepare food and drink that promotes healthy eating, and complies with current school food guidelines and food safety legislation – where an appropriate qualification is held.
● Attending meetings as appropriate.
● To work within agreed policies and procedures, and undertake other duties, appropriate to the grade, as may reasonably be required by the owner/manager/staff.
● Carrying out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.
Person specification
Essential criteria:
● A demonstrable understanding of good quality childcare
● A commitment to equal opportunities
● Ability to provide safe, creative play
● Ability to stimulate and engage in outdoor play
● Ability to communicate at all levels
● Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds
● Ability to meet children’s individual needs
● Ability to use judgement and common sense
● Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable, but not essential criteria:
A suitable childcare qualification. (NNEB, NVQ level 2 or above in Childcare)
● A current paediatric first aid certificate*
● Basic food hygiene certification*
● Basic Health and safety certificate
● Child Protection Training*
*full training will be provided
Child Protection
As an employer we are committed to safer recruitment and all positions will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure barring service check and two appropriate written references.