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Senior Playworker

Viribus Animo Recruitment Ltd • Cheshire, ENG, United Kingdom • 21h ago

Job Description

THIS ROLE IS AVAILABLE AS TERM-TIME ONLY OR ALL YEAR ROUND

Location:Cheadle, (SK8 6AN)

Hours:Monday to Friday 7.30am until 9.00am and 3.00pm until 6.00pm

Job Types: Permanent

Part-time hours:22.5 per week

Salary:£14.00 - £16.00 per hour

Purpose of Role

Our client is recruiting two Level 3 qualified playworkers to be an integral part of their childcare team in their out of school club at Cheadle, Bradshaw Hall Primary School (SK8 6AN) providing wrap around care on a day-to-day basis. The role will involve engaging children aged 3-11 and providing a high level customer service to children, parents and carers.

Key Responsibilities

To engage and play with children aged 3-11
To plan, deliver and evaluate sessions and activities for children aged 3-11
To work collaboratively with the Out of School Club Manager and colleagues to provide a high level of customer service to children, parents and carers
Liaise and communicate with the organisations partner schools to ensure customer satisfaction.
Offer and provide support to colleagues where needed so that standards can be raised and quality is maintained.
Support the Out of School Club Manager with any operational issues that may arise from time to time.
Attend weekly meetings where required and effectively contribute in order to share ideas and provide the best possible experience for the children
Promote the interests of the organisation via social media and other means.
Effectively handle customer queries by providing solutions.
Provide an excellence service.
To be committed to safeguarding children, following all Company policies and procedures to keep children safe.
To be committed to a high standard of food hygiene when preparing food
To have a good understanding of Paediatric First Aid
To mentor and support playworkers in the setting
To stand in and lead the setting as and when required
To be Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
To support and work with the Out of School Club Manager to ensure high quality provisions through observations, staff development and regular feedback
To perform any other duties as required for the benefit and running of the organisation.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare
Paediatric First Aid Trained (or willing to attend training before appointment)
Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification (or willing to attend training before appointment)
Designated Safeguarding Lead Qualification (or willing to attend training before appointment)

Knowledge and Experience