Nursery Cook

**About us**

Islington Play Association has been fighting for children’s rights for well over 50 years. We work closely with parents, carers and community members to ensure that the best possible environment is created for children and young people.

**Primary Functions**

The Deputy Playworker is part of a team of permanent and casual staff employed to:

- provide opportunities for and enable quality play experiences in line with the playwork principles.
- encourage and enable children and young people of differing abilities to play.
- intervene appropriately and sensitively to the needs and abilities of children and young people.
- operate and maintain the playground and play equipment in a safe and satisfactory condition in accordance with IPA’s aims and policies.
- carry out regular health and safety checks and undertake administrative duties required.
- be a reflective playworker and see new experiences as opportunities to develop new skills for working with children and young people.
- to work with the Playground Coordinator to ensure all relevant tasks are carried out to ensure the safety and smooth running of the playground.
- take on the duties of the Playground Coordinator in their absence including Designated Safeguarding Officer duties, monitoring, and Health and Safety responsibilities.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Specific duties are as follows:

- To encourage an inviting and stimulating inclusive play environment which meets the needs of all the children and young people who use it, and to enable those children and young people to obtain the full benefit of the facilities available, both within the playground and within the wider community.
- To work towards establishing positive relationships with children and young people, recognising your role in supporting children and young people, and maintaining professional boundaries.
- To plan and implement a programme of activities with the children and young people and the team which includes diverse opportunities for playful experiences. This will include daytime, after school, evenings, weekends and holiday plans.
- To supervise daily signing in and monitoring of children and families including data entry as necessary.
- To liaise with parents and carers.
- To build relationships with schools and other organisations that work with and for children.
- To complete risk-benefit assessments as necessary.
- To keep the site and building in a safe, clean and tidy condition.
- To work with volunteers, trainees, visitors to the playground and staff, as required.
- To attend meetings and training sessions as appropriate.
- To contribute to development initiatives at the playground and within IPA as a whole.
- To be alert to and act on concerns regarding any children’s safety, health and well-being, acting in accordance with safeguarding procedures and child protection legislation.
- To complete monitoring such as IYSS and observations of children’s play
- To conduct yourself in a manner compatible with an organisation that works with children, promoting equalities and equal opportunities in all aspects.
- To undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by your manager(s).
- To take part in training and personal development opportunities

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £18,106.00-£18,404.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Islington (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Nursery cook