Summer Playscheme Worker

4 weeks ago

Portsmouth, United Kingdom The E C Roberts Centre Full time

Job Advert

About us

The EC Roberts Centre is a unique child focused charity in Portsmouth. We work together to improve the lives of children and families though a range of services which includes practical help and support to enable people to manage their circumstances and achieve a positive outcome for their home and their children. Our Summer Playscheme offers a fun and engaging environment where children can thrive, learn, and play.

Job Title: Summer Playscheme Worker

Location: E C Roberts Centre, Portsmouth

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Fixed-Term Contract: 6 Weeks.

Are you passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and creative environment for children aged 5-12? Do you excel at building supportive relationships and helping children make new friends? Join us as a Summer Playscheme Worker and make a difference this summer

Job Overview:
As a Summer Playscheme Worker, you will play a key role in planning and delivering a variety of activities, ensuring the welfare and safety of all participants, and fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere. Your role is pivotal in creating memorable and enriching experiences for the children while supporting their growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

- Organise and lead engaging activities for children, utilising free resources and activities from partner organisations.
- Maintain a safe environment, adhering to Health & Safety and Child Protection policies.
- Supervise and support volunteers, ensuring they are effectively integrated into the playscheme.
- Keep accurate records, including daily registers, parent consent forms and expenditure receipts.
- Develop supporting relationships with children, parents, and guardians.
- Handle and account for daily petty cash transactions.
- Be vigilant about health and safety issues, implementing practices to minimise risks.
- Use budget effectively to maximise benefits for children.
- Comply with all E C Roberts Centre policies, including Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Child Protection.
- Report any child protection concerns to your line manager.
- Some understanding of Child Development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Practical problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to relate to families in crisis.
- Ability to Work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to undertake training.
- Ideally, experience working with children in a school, nursery or play facility.
- Ideally, NNEB / NVQ 2 / Diploma L2 in childcare or equivalent youth work, teaching, teaching assistant or social care qualification

What’s in it for you?

**Salary**: £23,088pa (FTE £2,664).

Generous holiday allowance.

A chance to support an organisation who genuinely makes a difference.

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