Before School Breakfast Assistant - Colchester, United Kingdom - Rainbow Rangers

Description

Rainbow Rangers Play worker vacancyJob Description

Hours of Work
Mornings Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

07.00am-09.00am

Afternoon shifts will be available in September


Start Date Immediate


Job summary:
Assist with day to day activities of the club

Provide quality play care within the framework of the club's

Policies and procedures. Assist with breakfast club and undergo food and hygiene training


Line manager:
Club Manager/Deputy


Responsible for:
Not applicable


Working relationships:
Children attending the club and their parents/carers

Management and staff, including students and volunteers

Schools and registering authorities


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.

Person specification

Essential qualities

Desirable 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
• 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
• Level 2 or 3 in childcare studies

Please contact:
Tracey Doolin


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 8-10 per week


Salary:
Up to £10.47 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• Onsite parking
• Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

- child care: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 28/04/2023

Reference ID:
Rainbow Rangers Morning Club

Expected start date: 02/05/2023