Play Worker

Active8 Minds® have a wealth of knowledge and experience at planning and executing the
delivery of sports and safe play in primary schools across Hampshire.
- A playworker is the foundation of our clubs. Playing a crucial role that _**inspires**_ _and _**supports**_ _children through a _**holistic **_approach. A playworker is _**kind**_, _**upbeat**_ _and has an _**empathetic and compassionate**_ _approach to working with and supporting children. A playworker is _**helpful, respectful **_and _**supportive**_ _within their team and is _**adaptable **_ _in their approach to work. Getting the basics right, allows the foundations to be built upon and for the clubs to be successful._

**Key responsibilities of your role**
- Ensuring the activities are ready for children to engage in_
- Ensure supplies are sufficiently stocked_
- Ensure all children are kept safe_
- Ensure children are having fun and sessions are inclusive_
- Ensure all policies are adhered to_
- Report all incidents to the manager and to complete relevant paperwork_

Staff will be supported by our senior leadership team consisting of, two staff development officers and the Welfare Officer.

**Your commitment to us**:
Inspire children through games and activities

Keep children safe from harm

Adopt the Active8 Minds approach

Active8 Minds acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and it is committed to ensuring a high level of safeguarding practice in line with statutory guidance and legislation.
- Active8 Minds acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and it is committed to ensuring a high level of safeguarding practice in line with statutory guidance and legislation._
- **Responsibilities include**_ _(but not limited to):_
- Promote & protect the welfare of children_
- Ensure safe working practice_
- Undertake relevant safeguarding qualifications & training_
- Report & monitor safeguarding concerns_
- Model behaviour which promote a safe culture_
- Adhere to Active8 Minds Safer Recruitment Policy & Safeguarding Policy._

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: Up to £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Childcare
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person