Summer Playscheme Worker

2 weeks ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd Full time

Job Title :
Summer Playscheme Worker

Location :
Various Belfast Locations

Duration :
One Month (July/August)

Rate :
£10.98

Hours : 30 hpw

Must be over 1- working with children


To be responsible to the designated Assistant Community Development Officer or Playworker to assist with the organisation of a Summer Playscheme, including day to day programming and development of activities.

This will include activities in the centre and trips and activities away from the centre. Groups that the Worker may be required to work with will include children (4-16 years).

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties


To organise, supervise and initiate in specific activities inside and away from the Summer Playscheme as determined by the Assistant Community Development Officer or Playworker.


  • To prepare and arrange materials and resources for use in the Summer Playscheme.
  • To support work with volunteers and staff to help develop the scope of the Summer Playscheme programme.
  • To fully implement good practice guidelines as set out within the council's Playwork Code of Practice and to comply with the guidelines set out within the council's Child Protection Policy.
  • To fully implement all Health and Safety procedures as required.
  • To be involved as required in evaluation and monitoring processes,
  • To assist with the administration and financial aspects of the playscheme as required.
  • To undertake such duties as may from time to time be required.
  • To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the company.

Essential criteria

Experience
- the direct supervision of children as a major element, or, substantial part of your role, or, as part of daily duties; and
- planning and delivering organised play activities.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over for child protection purposes.

Special skills and attributes
Applicants
must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, evidence of the following special skills and attributes which may be tested at interview:

Technical knowledge and skills
An understanding of the legal responsibilities and practical aspects of working with children and young people.

Communication skills


The ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing, for example, by responding to the needs of children, parents, other workers and council staff.


Work planning skills
The ability to effectively plan, prioritise and organise.

Health and safety knowledge


An understanding of health and safety responsibilities of the post to ensure the safety of employees, other workers and members of the public, especially children and young people.


Customer care skills
The ability to deal with the public in a tactful and sensitive manner.

Initiative and team working skills
The ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.


Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abide by the REC Code of Professional Practice.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary:
£10.98 per hour

Application question(s):

  • Do you have an understanding of the legal responsibilities and practical aspects of working with children and young people.
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing, for example, by responding to the needs of children, parents, other workers

Experience:

Supervising Children: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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