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Play Worker Job Description

Job summary: Assist with day to day activities of the club

Provide quality playcare within the framework of the club’s

policies and procedures

Hours: 7.30 - 9.00 in the morning Monday to Friday

3.00 - 5.00 in the afternoon Monday to Friday with potential overtime until 6pm

Line manager: Manager/Deputy

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

* Para 3.40 of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2025

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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