Wraparound Care Playworker - Newham, United Kingdom - Premier Sport

Premier Sport
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Newham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
We are looking for an experienced individual to join our team as a Playworker at
one of our Premier Education Wrap Around Care Clubs.

Assisting with day to day activities of the club and providing quality playcare within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.


Main duties include:


  • Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
  • Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents or carers.
  • Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
  • Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
  • Administering first aid when necessary.
  • Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
  • Helping with club administration, where necessary.
  • Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
  • Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
  • Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
  • Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
  • Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.

Essential qualities

  • Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds
  • Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
  • Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
  • Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
  • Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Sound judgement and common sense
  • Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the wellbeing of the children

Desirable qualities

  • Experience of working within a playbased setting
  • Experience of administration
  • Competent in using IT to support play and club administration
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards this
  • Appropriate child protection training
  • Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate
  • Food Hygiene Certificate

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 15 per week


Salary:
£11.00 per hour


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

- working with children: 2 years (required)


Work Location:
One location

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