Play Worker

2 weeks ago


Rotherham, Rotherham, United Kingdom The Fun Hub CIC Full time

Job Summary:
To assist with the day-to-day activities for SEN children attending the Fun Hub CIC holiday clubs. Minimum hours - 8 per day up to 40 hours per week. Normal holiday club hours 8.00am - 4.30pm


We are a holiday club that provides fun and exciting activities during the school holidays (Rotherham terms) for children aged 5-18 with special educational needs.

We're looking to recruit a fun, enthusiastic, reliable, and trustworthy team of playworkers/carers to provide quality play experiences and care within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.

Training will be given for specific children's needs.

Main duties include:

  • To be responsible for the safety and welfare of children.
  • To work within a team environment to help organise, facilitate, and lead a range of playbased activities which could include sports, arts, crafts, games, drama, dance, multimedia and/or adapted activities.
  • To ensure that The Fun Hub equipment is properly maintained and fit for purpose.
  • To work within a team to set up and clear away for play sessions or reset activities during the play sessions.
  • To engage children in a friendly, enthusiastic, and motivated way.
  • To consult with the children and families and involve them in the planning of activities.
  • To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective professional relationships.
  • Actively participate in training and development.
  • Maintain good communication with staff, volunteers, children, young people, and families.
  • Be aware of, and adhere to, all The Fun Hub's policies and best practice guidelines, including those on Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Esafety.
  • Encouraging independence and positive selfesteem.
  • Responding appropriately to emergencies.
  • Keeping records (i.e. timesheets).
  • Ensure that play is safe and encourage children to be aware of their own safety and that of others.
  • Treat the children and young adults as individuals and follow the advice of the parents/carers on how best to support them during the sessions.
  • Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.

Essential Qualities:
*Experience of working with 4- to 11-year-olds and/or 12-18-year-olds

*Fun and open-minded attitude to play

*Understanding the varied needs of children and their families

*Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care

*An understanding of the SEND Local offer and equal opportunities

*Provide and facilitate safe and creative play

*Good communication skills

*Ability to work effectively within a team and independently

*To ensure the well-being of the children

*Appropriate child protection training

*Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£10.75-£11.50 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Day range:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Shift:

  • Day shift

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 11/02/2024

Reference ID:
PlayworkerSEN
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