JOB TITLE: Playwork Assistant
HOURLY RATE: £11.60 per hour
HOURS OF WORK: 20 hours per week (there may be additional hours available during holiday periods)
START DATE: as soon as SEHSCT Vetting Clearance
CONTRACT: Fixed term contract until 30th June 2025, may be extended
RESPONSIBLE TO : Playwork Supervisor
LOCATION: YMCA After School Club Bangor, High Street OR YMCA After School Club Bangor West, Crawfordsburn Road
JOB PURPOSE : To assist in the day to day organisation and running of YMCA After School Club.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The post encompasses working as part of a team to provide quality childcare for the children attending our service, by using the core skills and knowledge in areas of Child Development, Safeguarding Children, and Promoting the Welfare of Children.
JOB TASKS: Playwork Assistant duties include:
* To play an active role in the day-to-day running of YMCA After School Club (term time afternoons) and Holiday Club (non-term time full days).
* To provide safe, creative play opportunities for 4 to 11 year olds, and be involved in programme planning.
* To provide care for the children, including collection from school and safe delivery to parents/carers at the end of the day.
* To set up and clear away daily activities and in conjunction with the other team members.
* To prepare and administer appropriate snacks, as required.
* To work within the agreed policies and procedures of YMCA North Down and YMCA After School Club.
* To administer first aid, as required.
* To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring that Health and Safety Standards are met.
* To assist the Supervisor in encouraging parental involvement and networking.
* To assist with the upkeep of accurate records, administrative duties and financial administration.
* To record and manage any incident or accidents in the appropriate way.
* To undertake any relevant training as considered necessary by the Playwork Supervisor or General Secretary/CEO. (Training may take place outside normal work hours.)
* To attend team meetings.
* Any other duties, as required by the Playwork Supervisor or Playwork Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Physical Good general health. Ability to participate in active pursuits with children.
Qualifications Level 3 Playwork or CCLD qualification, or equivalent.
Experience Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a paid or voluntary capacity of working in a playwork or childcare setting, within the last 3 years. General administration. Willingness and experience of working alongside others in a team-type environment. Experience and willingness to work in partnership with other groups. Ability to provide a safe, creative play environment.
Knowledge and Skills Competent computer and IT skills. A clear understanding of good quality childcare, and ability to implement within the Childcare Minimum Standards. A clear understanding of Risk Assessment and Health & Safety when working with children. Good communication skills at all levels. Good administration skills.
Training Participation in all children’s work training opportunities.
Personal Circumstances Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including mornings during holiday periods. Sensitive to the need for confidentiality. Self-motivated. Good interpersonal, communication and team-working skills.
Personal Qualities Committed to working to the Aims and Purposes of the YMCA. Committed to working within an equal opportunities framework.
Completed Forms: Please forward your completed application form, together with the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, by email to Jess
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 23rd September, 12 noon