We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Play Worker to join our team at our lovey little school on Saltney High Street. The hours are 3pm – 5.45pm Monday to Friday as well as one additional hour a week for preparation (14.75 hours a week) during term time.  It is a part-time, permanent role and the salary is £12 an hour.  If you are motivated, creative and have a passion for working with children and promoting their development, we would love to hear from you!

As Senior Play Worker, your job purpose will be ·

• To develop and maintain an enriched, effective, flexible and stimulating play environment.
• To oversee planning for children and young people’s play
• To oversee effective risk benefit management systems
• To ensure compliance with the daycare regulations, with regard to the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare.

Main duties:

• Ensure an enriched, effective, flexible and stimulating play environment in which children are able to play freely is provided.
• Co-ordinate and ensure collection of children from classrooms.
• Oversee planning and preparation of play including activities, preparation of environment and resources which meet their individual play needs.
• Build effective and honest relationships with children and young people and their parents/carers.
• Making links with the wider community in order to provide a range of opportunities for children and young people and to support the understanding of children’s right to play.
• Follow guidelines and procedures for Safeguarding as recommended by the registering authority.
• Follow and review Club policies and procedures including safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour, emergency procedures and confidentiality as approved by the registering authority.
• Administer First Aid as appropriate.
• Ensure collection of children and young people by parent/carers working with policy guidelines.
• Ensure a range of suitable food and drink options are provided in line with policies and procedures.
• Carry out day-to-day administration, record keeping, ordering and purchasing materials and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate records, registers and reports to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of the Club.
• Be responsible for the collection and secure handling of fees.
• Organise and conduct various fundraising activities as directed by the committee.

A full job description will be provided prior to interview.

Essential to the role:

• Level 3 Playworker qualification
• A valid, enhanced DBS check (we will organise this for you).
• Safeguarding training or willing to undergo safeguarding training.
• Experience of working with school aged children aged 4-11.
• Experience of supervising staff or volunteers.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the provision of Childcare for school age children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and organisations using a variety of different methods, verbal, non-verbal, electronic, written, etc.
• Ability to maintain systems and records for the effective administration and financial management of the provision.
• Knowledge of the United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child
• An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities.
• An understanding of play and child development and the ability to meet children’s individual needs and a willingness to undertake and refresh training.
• Demonstrate a wide range of practical Playwork skills.

If you are passionate about working with children and creating a fun and nurturing environment for them to thrive, we encourage you to apply for the position of Senior Play Worker. We offer competitive pay rates and and opportunities for professional development.