Play Worker

Early Bloomers after School Club Job summary: Assist with day-to-day activities of the club Provide quality play care within the framework of the club’s Policies and procedures Line manager: Club Manager/director Responsible for:Not applicable Working relationships:Children attending the club and their parents/carers Management and staff, including students and volunteers Schools and registering authorities. Main duties include: • Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment. • Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents or carers. • Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment. • Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met. • Administering first aid when necessary. • Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities. • Helping with club administration, where necessary. • Encouraging parental involvement in the club. • Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools. • Undertaking appropriate and relevant training. • Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure. • Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures. Person specification Essential qualities Desirable qualities • Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds • Understanding the varied needs of children and their families • Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care • Understanding the issues of equal opportunities • Provide and facilitate safe and creative play • Good communication skills • Able to work as part of a team • Sound judgement and common sense • Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children* • Experience of working within a play-based setting • Experience of administration • Competent in using IT to support play and club administration • Ability to work on own initiative • Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards this • Appropriate child protection training • Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate • Food Hygiene Certificate