Dobcroft After School hours is a busy Morning, Afterschool and Holiday club, located in the Millhouses area of Sheffield. We are currently looking for a level 3 playworker, to work in an already established club.
Your role will be to help with the day to day running of the club, you will work with both Infants and Junior children so you must be comfortable and confident working with both age groups. Would suit someone who loves working with children but hates the paperwork side of it.
Must be 17 to be able to work in this role.
Hours of work: 7.45-9.00am and 3.00-6.00pm Monday to Friday term time only. Mornings are paid at time and a half. Additional hours available during the holidays.
Wage:
Playworker - £13.68 - £14.40 dependant on qualification
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DASH JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Playworker
Reports to: DASH Manager and Deputy Manager, Senior Play workers
Working relationships:
· Children and their parents/carers who use the club
· Club manager
· Management committee
· Staff team including casual staff and volunteers
· Head teachers and staff of Dobcroft Infant and Junior schools
· Relevant individuals and organisations, which may include childcare and play related organisations, registering authorities
Job Summary
· Assist with the day to day organisation of the club
· To facilitate, supervise and provide playcare within club policies and procedures
Principal Duties:
1. Facilitate, plan, prepare and provide creative, physical and appropriate play opportunities and activities in a safe and caring environment.
2. Supervise children in all aspects of their play, indoors and outdoors, on or off site.
3. Provide full care for the children including delivery of children to school, collection of children from school, and the safe delivery to parents and/or named carers.
4. Prepare refreshments and meet the required standards of hygiene, health & safety.
5. Consult with children and involve them in the planning of activities.
6. Carry out basic administration such as answering the telephone, taking messages, completing incident report forms, answering basic club queries in accordance with club systems.
7. Administer first aid as appropriate.
8. Encourage parental involvement and support for the club.
9. Contribute to good communication with all members of the organisations and with the wider community including parents, schools, and childcare and play related agencies.
10. Undertake training, which may be required by the organisation or registering authority an contribute to professional development.
11. Ensure adherence to current playwork principles.
12. Monitor and maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment, carry out safety checks prior to and after attendance of the children and report any problems/risks.
13. Clear and tidy up after activities.
14. Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.
15. Work within agreed policies.
16. To perform other roles as appropriate.
Please note that appointment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references (one of whom would be your present or most recent employer).
It is also subject to a satisfactory CRB check.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
· Level 2/3 qualification in Playwork, Early Years or equivalent
· Experience of working with children age 3-5 years
· Ability to plan and facilitate a safe and creative play space
· Ability to communicate with a wide range of groups and individuals
· Ability to use judgment and common sense
Desirable
· An understanding of what makes good quality childcare
· Good understanding of Safeguarding issues
· An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
· Experience of basic administration task
· Experience of good team work
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.68-£14.40 per hour
Expected hours: 7 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
