Play & Activities Officer

2 weeks ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom Netherthorpe & Upperthorpe Community Alliance (trading as Zest) Full time

ZEST

**Post Title**Play and Activities Officer

**Location** Zest

**Rate of Pay** £25,500 (pro rata)

**Hours**15 hours per week (0.4fte)

**Holidays** 25 days per annum (pro rata)

**Responsible to** Line manager

Purpose of Job

To organise and deliver educational, play, creative or sports sessions for children and families. This will include afterschool clubs, holiday activities and seasonal events.

**Responsibilities**:
1. To develop, organise and deliver activities, play, educational, games and sport sessions for children and families

2. To support volunteers to assist the delivery of children’s sessions

3. To organise family events throughout the year.

4. To establish and maintain good working relationships with the local community, schools, local groups and organisations to maximise the participation of children, young people and families.

5. To work in partnership with partner organisations and groups, including local schools, Sheffield City Council and local organisations.

6. To monitor and evaluate activities ensuring effective data collection and to provide reports as required.

7. To organise sessions from a given budget, process orders and invoices as required and monitor the use of resources

8. To assist with the marketing and promotion of services including updating the website and social media

9. To undertake training and other development activity in line with organisational and personal development needs.

10. To carry out all duties and responsibilities as described in line with Company policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety.

11. Any other duties as agreed with the line manager.

**ZEST**

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**PLAY & ACTIVITIES OFFICER**

**ESSENTIAL**

**Skills, Knowledge and Experience**

Experience of work with children and families in a community setting

Experience of organising and delivering one or more of the following:

- Play sessions
- STEM sessions
- Educational sessions
- Sports activities
- Arts and crafts
- Music, theatre and dance
- Environmental activities
- Outdoor activities

Experience of organising events and sessions

Experience of supervising volunteers

Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding

**Abilities**

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written, verbal and face to face

Ability to contact, engage, inspire and motivate children and families

Excellent organisational skillsAbility to work on own initiativeAbility to work in a team

Flexible approach

**Circumstances**

Availability
- Late afternoon/early evening weekdays (Friday + 1 other day)
- Work in school holidays will be required

**Commitment**

To support the aims of Zest

Commitment to equality of opportunity

To maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

**DESIRABLE**

Experience of working in disadvantaged communities

Experience in a similar role

Experience of SEND

Availability on Saturday mornings

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From £25,050.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Zest0225
Expected start date: 01/04/2025

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