Position Overview & Specifications

Play Worker Job Description

Job Title:

Play Support Worker Before & After School Clubs

Reports To: General Manager

Brief Description:

To provide a safe, caring, creative play environment for children aged from 4 to 11. Ensuring the level of care is of the highest quality and aligns with our Clubs policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

* Planning, preparing, and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.

*Providing comprehensive care for children including collecting them from their classes, overseeing and delivering them safely to their parents/carers.

*Providing snacks and refreshments whilst ensuring hygiene, health and safety standards are met.

* Administering first aid when necessary.

*Setting up play space including moving equipment and furniture.

*Consulting children and involving them in the planning of activities.

*Developing and maintaining good relationships with school, children, and parents.

*Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.

*Monitoring and maintaining a healthy, safe, and secure working environment.

*Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures and Early Years Foundation Stage.

* Working as part of a team, attending staff meeting and contributing to continuous improvement programmes.

Person Specification:

Hold or working towards SVQ 2 Social Services (Child & Young People) SCQF Level 6
National Certificate of Early Education and Children

Essential:

Experience of working with 4 to 11 year-olds
Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
Good communication skills
Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children.

Desirable: