Playworker
This job expired on 15 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
15 December 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11.04 Hourly
Playworker job summary
JOB TITLE:
Job Title: Care Club Playworker
Reports to: Care Club Manager/Deputy
Grade: B1
2. JOB PURPOSE:
To actively work and participate under the direction of the Care Club Manager/Deputy Manager to provide safe, high quality play for children aged 4 – 11 years of age.
To build links and work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the well-being of the children.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- To support the Club Supervisor in the planning and implementation of the daily activities of the Club to ensure children's needs are met.
- To work with staff to maintain the Club to an agreed standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene and to advise the Club Supervisor of any concerns e.g. regarding children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
- To support the Club Supervisor in ensuring that all relevant records are maintained and to attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
- To undertake other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as determined by the Club Supervisor.
- To be aware of, and to implement, national and local guidelines in order to safeguard and promote the well-being of the children.
- To direct any parents with concerns or queries to the Club Supervisor.
- Education, Training and Work Qualifications
- Knowledge
- Skills and Abilities
- Relevant Experience
4. WORK CONTENT:
The post holder will act as a role model and be able to effectively communicate with children, parents, etc in order to maintain appropriate standards of behaviour and provide feedback to parents, professionals, etc. The post is mainly reactive with little need for planning or evaluation.
5. PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential: Good standard of general education Desirable: Paediatric First Aid Certificate |
Essential: Basic understanding of food hygiene Desirable: | |
Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality Understanding of relevant national regulations and guidance. |
Essential: Ability to: - Provide and facilitate an inclusive, safe and creative play. - Communicate well with a wide range of groups and individuals. - Work as a team member. - Use common sense. - Carry out all responsibilities within an equal opportunities framework. | |
Desirable: - Experience of working with children aged 4 - 11 years. - Experience understanding of multi-agency and partnership working |
Commitment to safeguarding
The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and employment practices reflect this commitment.
The safety and wellbeing of every child in the care of Potters Gate School is our absolute priority. We expect all of our staff, pupils, parents, LGC members, Trust directors, visitors, contractors and third party professionals to share this view. The safeguarding and protection of children is everyone’s responsibility.
About Potters Gate CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 538 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
I have great pleasure in welcoming you to Potters Gate C. of E. Primary School. I hope that this website will give you the information that you need about our school.
Potters Gate Primary School works alongside St. Andrew’s Infant School with an executive leadership. The two schools have a long history together which continues to be evident with the very close working relationship that exists today.
At Potters Gate, children have the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and make an excellent start to their education. We are very proud of our school which offers an environment where staff, families and governors work together to ensure the best possible education for all our children.
As a Church school we have a distinctive character where Christian Values are promoted in all aspects of school life. We encourage all members of the school community to promote a Christian ethos where care and respect is shown to everyone. As a Church school there are strong links with the Parish Church of Saint Andrew's.
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