Afterschool Playworker

About this role

We are seeking to
appoint a motivated playworker for our after school club service. Our aim is to
provide safe, creative and stimulating activities in a welcoming
environment.The suitable candidate will ideally hold a childcare
qualification and have some experience of working with children in a similar
setting, although training and support will be offered. We are also looking for
someone who is friendly, approachable and motivated who will ensure that play
meets the full range of children’s individual and group needs.

Main
Purpose of the Job:

• To provide a stable
  and secure environment for all children using the establishment, which meets
  their social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs.
• To work with other
  staff, to offer support to parents/carers who are making use of the
  establishment.
• To work as part of
  team of staff, who collectively contribute to providing positive experiences
  for young children and their families, in a safe, nurturing and stimulating
  environment.

Main Duties:

• To provide,
  after-school care for children aged 3-11, until collected by parents/carers.
• To provide a
  stimulating environment through play and other activities, in which all
  children can interact and develop socially, emotional, intellectually, and
  physically.
• To work as a full
  member of a team in the operation of the establishment to ensure good practices
  in relation to childcare are maintained.
• To plan and organise
  individual and group programmes in partnership with children, parents/carer and
  ensure that all daily activities effectively meet the development needs of the
  children.

• To guide and assist in
  each child’s language development, giving extra help to children with
  difficulties.
• To assist in choosing
  suitable equipment to provide children with a stimulating environment and the
  skills to acquire confidence and independence.
• To be responsible for
  ensuring a safe play environment, checking materials and equipment for defects
  and ensuring that centre users are familiar with the fire drill and evacuation
  procedure.
• To support the
  children with feeding and toileting if necessary.
• To administer basic
  first aid for minor incidents.
• To participate in
  providing a happy and relaxed environment in which all parents and carers can
  comfortably involve themselves and be valued and respected.
• To support and
  encourage parents/carers to share in the care and education of their children.
• To be aware of child
  protection procedures and identify to appropriate senior officers children at
  risk
• To participate in
  training courses and be able to pass on knowledge gained to other staff,
  parents, students and other relevant people.

To be aware of dietary
requirements linked to race, religious or physical conditions