Job Description
Established in 2004, Get Active continues to grow and excel in the delivery of high-quality PPA Cover, PE Tuition, Staff CPD, Extra Curricular Clubs, Active Care, Holiday Camps, Football Development, Apprenticeships, Fetes & Fundraising events and Parties to schools, parents & children across Berkshire and beyond.
Providing exciting and engaging activities to more than 10,000 School Children weekly we have a number of part-time vacancies available for qualified and experienced playworkers to join their dedicated teams throughout the Berkshire area, delivering sessions before and after school.
The main purpose of the Playworker role is to provide a caring, engaging and secure environment for children between the ages of 4 and 11 through individual attention and group activities by organising an appropriate range of leisure activities. Playworkers need to be organised and enthusiastic with the ability to communicate and interact with both children and parents maintaining an approachable aura. With a professional childcare qualification and experience in a similar role, the successful Playworker would ideally have a relevant qualification and a up to date DBS Certificate. Food hygiene and first aid certificate would be the desired attribute of any applicant but all of the above Get Active can provide.
Responsibilities and Duties
Duties and Responsibilities of the Playworker
· Provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities.
· Ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunity’s framework.
· Undertake any necessary training including a nationally recognised play work foundation course.
· Encourage community-wide participation and activity planning and delivery.
· Develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents to facilitate day-to-day caring needs
· Encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships
· Consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities
· Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner
· Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the food safety act 1990
· Help the coordinator to ensure that a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities are offered
· Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs
· Support the day to day running of the Breakfast and after-school club
· Engage with children and tend to their needs
· Provide activities for the children
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV for consideration in the first instance. Once successful the candidate we are invited to an induction which includes shadowing one of our sites for three sessions to ensure that all aspects of the role are covered. Alongside this, they will be assigned a mentor who will give regular feedback to again make sure the candidate has settled in the company.
NB: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.
Self Employed/Part Time
Level 2 Childcare Qualification Desirable
After School Club- £24-£33 per session (3pm-6pm Monday to Friday)
Breakfast Club - £12-£20 per session (7.45am-8.45am Monday to Friday)
*Pay is dependant on age, Experience and Qualifications*
*Holiday work available for an hourly rate*
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £7.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Breakfast & Afterschool Club Playworker Shinfield