Play Worker - Coventry, United Kingdom - The Romero Catholic Academy

The Romero Catholic Academy

Verified Company

Coventry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7.30am am and 3.00pm - 5.30pm, 18.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Contract Type:
Permanent

Core Purpose:

To work as part of a team in providing before and after school care for children aged 4 to 11 and to be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and operation of the Before and After School Club.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure registration details are completed for each session and that children are collected from and delivered to classrooms safely.
Ensure a safe, creative, and stimulating environment is created in which children can develop their skills through planned programme of appropriate activities.
To recognise the individual needs of children and work with them in group or onetoone activities, encouraging their personal and social development.
To utilise skills and knowledge to encourage children to participate in and gain confidence and experience through various activities.
To communicate in a friendly, supportive way to parents, reporting on progress or worries concerning their child.
Provide general care and welfare for the children, including:
Physical care and attention for personal needs.
Act as carer for sick children until appropriate qualified medical assistance is available or until a parent/guardian collects the sick child.
Provide comfort and support to children in distress.
Provide refreshments as necessary.
Keep toys and equipment in a clean condition and in good repair.
Prepare and clear away equipment and material at the beginning and end of each session ensuring the area is left in a clean and tidy condition.
Carrying out day to day administration, record keeping, and any other documentation required.
To report back to the principal as required with information relating to staff, children, activities, quality of provision and anything else deemed necessary.
Ordering and purchasing material and equipment.
Day to day financial administration preparing invoices, collecting fees, updating records, and ensuring that any payment collected is accounted for and receipted.
Be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation, good practice, club policies and procedures.
To work flexibly alongside other staff, parents, and children to ensure the smooth running of the club.
Participate in the ongoing cycle of support and appraisal for your own professional development.
Attend training to keep up to date with best practice and support continuous professional development.
Work in all areas of the club and outdoors and take responsibility for the supervision and welfare of the children.
Be involved in the setting up and preparation of food and supervise/support children during mealtimes.
Establish excellent relationship with each child and their family.
Liaise closely with other members of the team to exchange information about children.
Maintain confidentiality in relation to children information and report issues as well as significant matters about children's play and behaviour to a senior member of staff immediately.
Ensure Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to and recorded as necessary.