Play Worker

IMMEDIATE START WEST NORWOOD AREA ONLY APPLY IF THESE LOCATIONS ARE SUITABLE !!!!!!!!!!!

Job description

Immediate start

The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder are indicated below, other duties of an appropriate nature and level will also be required

1. Assist in the provision of a variety of appropriate learning opportunities for children and young people some of whom may require special attention and/or will have come from various racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.

2. Lead groups of children in specific sport, game craft and learning activities. Manage behaviours and adapt the activity to meet the needs of groups or individuals. Prepares for activities.

3. Evaluate events and activities and contribute to the development of the service including making recommendations for change and development of the activities.

4. Supervise children to ensure safe use of equipment and facility without endangering themselves or other users.

5. Check that play and learning conditions conform to the appropriate health and safety standards and are suitable for the group and activity planned. Contribute to the corporate responsibility for continuously checking that the premises, gates, etc are secure, reporting defects promptly to the leader in charge.

6. In conjunction with the leader in charge, liaise with other workers to share activities and skills to ensure a range of complementary activities are available. Support and advise less experienced workers in activities.

7. Ensure that the Young People Matter equal opportunities and standards are integrated into all aspects of the service.

8. Undertake first line child protection measures, reporting areas of concern to the senior Manager.

9. Publicise the service and special events through assisting in the production of leaflets, posters, and information bulletins.

10. Assist in maintaining contacts with teachers, parents and users of play service to increase the uptake of existing services, to design or tailor additional services to resolve problems.

11. Contribute to keeping local records appropriate to the service.

12. At the direction of the senior Manager / senior Project, support the operation of holiday clubs, including enrolment and operation.

13. Child protection

· To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by Young People Matter

Policy.

Contract length: 12 months

Part-time hours: 16.15 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Salary: £12.21-per hour

Part-time hours: 16 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.72 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Experience:

• childcare: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person