Play Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

To assist with the provision of out of school services and the day to day operations at Share.

KEY AREAS

To lead and supervise safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities
To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities if they wish.
To ensure all activities are inclusive for all children to take part in.
To assist with the planning and consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities
Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner
To Advise Manager/Supervisor of any concerns eg. Over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

Responsibilities and Duties

Main duties and responsibilities are indicated below, other duties of an appropriate nature and level may also be required

To help setup the activities for the daily programme
To act as a key person to a small group of children
To assist with school pick ups
To promote the aims and objectives of the Centre
Be aware of all staff policies and procedures
To ensure the setting has a high standard of physical and emotional care
To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
To be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of the children
To assist with the preparation and maintenance of the equipment
Recording accidents and incidents in the accident/incident book
To ensure the setting of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development
To ensure confidentiality of information received
To be aware of the high profile of Share and uphold its standard at all times
To be involved in out of hours working hours activities e.g. training, staff meetings.
To undertake any other duties appropriate with the post as directed by the Centre Manager
To undertake continuous professional development, including short courses and qualifications relevant to the role
To ensure all tidying and cleaning is completed at the end of every session

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Have held a full clean driving licence for a minimum of two years
Willingness to learn
Level 2 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent, and a commitment to obtaining a level 3 qualification
Previous experience of working with children
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Knowledge of child protection procedures
Good communication skills
An undertaking of play based approaches to children's learning and development
Commitment to equal opportunities
Commitment to working effectively with young children and families
Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships
Terms & Conditions

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a Criminal Records Check (DBS). Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them

Qualifications and Skills

Desirable criteria

Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent
Willingness to undertake further training
Current Paediatric First Aid qualification

To have held a full clean driving licence for at least 2 years

This is a part time position and the hours are as follows

Saturday 9.30 - 3.30pm

Tuesday and Thursday term time 2.30pm - 7.30pm

School holidays Monday to Friday 9.30 - 3.30pm various shifts available

Information about the School

As a registered charity we have been supporting families since 1982. We offer a wide range of opportunities for young people with disabilities . We do this through our holiday, after school and weekend clubs with a range of fun activities within a happy safe and relaxed environment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.