Senior Play Leader

We are looking for a part time area manager (Senior Play Leader) to oversee 2 of our Cambridgeshire based settings in CB24. The role will focus on observing and helping to progress the running of different settings within Cambridge. Working alongside the individual on-site play leaders to provide mentoring and support.

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for a senior role with leadership experience, who is focused on a career in play work at our FUN, exciting and busy after school clubs.

Necessary requirements:

• An NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or Play work.
• A full, clean driving license is necessary.
• Experience working with children, in wrap around care or Early Years settings.
• Management experience.
• Training and development is mandatory once you have demonstrated the right qualities for this role.

Cambridge Kids Club is an experienced multi-setting wrap around childcare provider. We deliver care for approximately 250 – 300 children per day, at our 13 settings in and around Cambridge. We have consistently been rated "GOOD" by Ofsted. Our mission is to deliver the highest standard of care, at an affordable price.

Our Playworkers tell us that they love working with us. We are looking for individuals who have a focus on care & quality, can lead teams and (goes without saying) love working with children.

Reports to: Out of School Club Coordinator

Responsible for: 2 settings within different schools and their team of playworkers and leaders.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the play leaders and/or deputy play leaders to ensure the smooth running of all breakfast, afterschool and holiday clubs
• Lead sessions in the absence of any play leaders
• To be responsible for the care of all children and to make sure that the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development needs of children are met, through play
• Mentor and support staff and play leaders within own clubs
• To report any concerns or problems to senior management or outside organisations where necessary
• To guide and help the play leader to initiate ideas in accordance with best practice
• To make sure that the club routine is followed, along with CKC's Policies & Procedures and Working Manuals
• To monitor and evaluate changes, including regular club observations and reflections
• To promote the consultation of children within the setting in line with Art.12 of the UNCRC
• To be available for parents to talk to (at least weekly) and oversee new children's settling in period, ensuring all lines of communication are strong
• To make sure that all accident, incidents and concerns are followed up and reported where necessary
• To be responsible for monthly budgets to be used for planning and resourcing of activities and food shopping. Checking that playleaders are using the budgets correctly and efficiently and checking regularly that playleaders have suitable menus and activity plans in place
• To ensure that all club admin is in place and being used correctly by playleaders and the team, including but not limited to things like children's registers, health and safety risk assessments and making sure all paperwork for Ofsted is on site and up to date
• To hold meetings and attend all staff meetings
• To assess prospective employees within their trial sessions and ensure new employees are correctly inducted
• To take part in appraisal and supervisions for all staff and play leaders

Hours of work: Approximately 25 hours a week (usually 7:30 – 9:00 & 15:00 – 18:00 in term time, with the potential of a few admin hours in between). During school holidays, we can offer up to 40 hours in the holiday play schemes, which are open from 8:00 - 18:00.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £17.00-£19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person