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
* Experience of leading and supervising
* Experience of dealing with customer queries
* Experience of working in a childcare setting
* Experience of working with children aged 3-11
* Knowledge of Safeguarding
* Committed to CPD and further training in order to increase knowledge
Skills and Attributes
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Good numeracy and literacy skills.
* Able to plan and manage workload
* Able to support, develop and mentor others
* Motivated with high levels of energy.
* Positive attitude and good customer service skills.
* Caring and friendly personality.
* Able to meet deadlines and targets.
* Flexible and adaptable.
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
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