OVERVIEW
· Title: Playworker
· Job Summary: To provide high-quality childcare and play opportunities for children attending the out of school club, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and enjoyment in line with the Club's policies and procedures.
· Responsible to: The Manager and Directors.
· Responsible for: Children attending the Club.
· Location: St. Mary’s CVA, Horsforth
· Hours: 20.5hrs per week. Mon – Fri 7:30-9am & 3-5:30pm (Tues 2:30-5:30pm)
· Contract type: Permanent (Subject to a satisfactory probation period)
· Salary: £12.75/hr
ABOUT US:
At Dawn ‘Til Dusk, we pride ourselves on providing a safe, welcoming and engaging environment where children can relax, play and thrive before and after school. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and reliable Playworker to join our friendly team and help deliver high-quality childcare in a fun and supportive environment.
MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE:
· Deliver quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
· Prepare and serve refreshments whilst maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health and safety.
· Work alongside other team members with children aged between 4 and 11 years, based in the designated out of school club area, but also using the outdoor area and other areas as appropriate.
· Administer first aid when required and accurately record any accidents or incidents.
· Contribute ideas for activities and planning, demonstrating creativity and initiative.
· The group of children you will be responsible for covers a wide age range, and you will need to ensure the different groups can gel and play happily together, as well as supporting inclusive practice for children with additional needs.
· Set up the play space, including moving furniture and play equipment.
· Ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and report any safeguarding concerns promptly in line with club procedures.
· Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues, promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment.
· Work in accordance with the Club's policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety and, where applicable, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
· Carry out other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of duties, responsibilities and grade of this post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential Qualities:
· Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment requirements.
· Experience of working with children aged 4-11 years.
· A positive, enthusiastic approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated team.
A willingness to undertake all mandatory training and continuous professional development.
Desirable Qualities:
· Level 2 Childcare or Playwork qualification (or equivalent childcare qualification.)
· Paediatric First Aid Certificate
· Level 2 Safeguarding training.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Work Location: In person
