Play Support Worker - Breakfast/ Afternoon Clubs

Play Worker Job DescriptionJob Title:

Play Support Worker Before & After School Clubs

Reports To: General Manager

To provide a safe, caring, creative play environment for children aged from 4 to 11. Ensuring the level of care is of the highest quality and aligns with our Clubs policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

* Planning, preparing, and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.

*Providing comprehensive care for children including collecting them from their classes, overseeing and delivering them safely to their parents/carers.

*Providing snacks and refreshments whilst ensuring hygiene, health and safety standards are met.

* Administering first aid when necessary.

*Setting up play space including moving equipment and furniture.

*Consulting children and involving them in the planning of activities.

*Developing and maintaining good relationships with school, children, and parents.

*Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.

*Monitoring and maintaining a healthy, safe, and secure working environment.

*Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures and Early Years Foundation Stage.

* Working as part of a team, attending staff meeting and contributing to continuous improvement programmes.

• Hold or working towards SVQ 2 Social Services (Child & Young People) SCQF Level 6
• National Certificate of Early Education and Children

• Experience of working with 4 to 11 year-olds
• Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
• Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
• Good communication skills
• Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
• Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children.

• Paediatric First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Certification
• Safeguarding Training

Due to the nature of this position, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosures to be undertaken.

• Part-time
• Permanent
• Shift Options – 07:15 to 09:15 &/Or 14:30 to 18:15

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: £9.50-£11.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aberdeen: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Childcare (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 17/03/2023
Reference ID: Play Worker - Stoneywood - Ref 001