Safari Club Playworker

Job Title: Safari Club Playworker

Hours of Work: 7:30am – 8:45am and 2:45pm – 6:00pm (before and after school)

Location: Safari Club Runwell (Before & After School Provision)

Reports to: Safari Club Manager

Role Purpose

Safari Childcare is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and caring individual to join our Safari Club team. You will be responsible for supporting children in our before and after school sessions, creating a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where children can relax, play, and learn.

No formal childcare qualifications are required — what matters most is your passion, dedication, and commitment to giving children the very best start and end to their school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision & Safety
• Ensure children are safe, happy, and engaged at all times.
• Follow all safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Play & Activities
• Set up and support a range of fun and stimulating activities (arts, crafts, games, sports, reading).
• Encourage positive interactions, cooperation, and inclusion.
• Care & Support
• Help children during snack times, supporting healthy choices.
• Be approachable and supportive to children, listening to their needs.
• Environment
• Help create a calm, organised, and welcoming space.
• Support tidy-up routines and care for resources.
• Teamwork & Communication
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth running of the sessions.
• Build positive relationships with parents, updating them on their child's time at Safari Club.

Person Specification

Essential:

• A genuine passion for working with children.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Friendly, caring, and approachable.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete training (safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene).

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with children (paid or voluntary).
• Awareness of safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team – part of the Safari Pride
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Rewarding work that makes a difference in children's lives.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Staff benefits as part of the Safari Pride & Joy Benefits Package.

Note: All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £10.30-£12.50 per hour

Work Location: In person