Playworker

3 weeks ago

Rossendale, Lancashire, United Kingdom findajob.dwp Full time

Job summary:
Assist with day to day activities of the club
Provide quality play care within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.

Working relationships:
Children attending the club and their parents/carers

Main duties include:

  • Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
  • Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents or carers.
  • Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
  • Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
  • Administering first aid when necessary.
  • Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
  • Helping with club administration, where necessary.
  • Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
  • Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
  • Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
  • Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
  • Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.

Essential qualifications:
Childcare qualifications

Essential qualities:

  • Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds
  • Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
  • Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
  • Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
  • Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Sound judgement and common sense
Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children

Desirable qualities

  • Experience of working within a play-based setting
  • Experience of administration
  • Competent in using IT to support play and club administration
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards this
  • Appropriate child protection training
  • Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£9.50-£10.75 per hour

Benefits:
Childcare
Company events
Company pension

Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

School type:
Primary school

Experience:
Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person