Play Worker - Rotherham, United Kingdom - The Fun Hub CIC
2 weeks ago
Description
Job Summary:
To assist with the day-to-day activities of the Fun Hub CIC.
Main duties include:
- To be responsible for the safety and welfare of children.
- To work within a team environment to help organise, facilitate, and lead a range of playbased activities which could include sports, arts, crafts, games, drama, dance, multimedia and/or adapted activities.
- To ensure that The Fun Hub equipment is properly maintained and fit for purpose.
- To work within a team to set up and clear away for play sessions or reset activities during the play sessions.
- To engage children in a friendly, enthusiastic, and motivated way.
- To consult with the children and families and involve them in the planning of activities.
- To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective professional relationships.
- Actively participate in training and development.
- Maintain good communication with staff, volunteers, children, young people, and families.
- Be aware of, and adhere to, all The Fun Hub's policies and best practice guidelines, including those on Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Esafety.
- Encouraging independence and positive selfesteem.
- Responding appropriately to emergencies.
- Keeping records (i.e. timesheets).
- Ensure that play is safe and encourage children to be aware of their own safety and that of others.
- Treat the children and young adults as individuals and follow the advice of the parents/carers on how best to support them during the sessions.
- Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.
Essential Qualities:
*Experience of working with 4- to 11-year-olds and/or 12-16-year-olds
*A genuine enthusiasm for the work of the CIC
*Fun and open-minded attitude to play
*Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
*Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
*An understanding of equal opportunities
*Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
*Good communication skills
*Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
*To ensure the well-being of the children
Desirable qualities:
*Experience of working within a holiday club
*Experience of administration
*Competent in using IT to support play and hub administration
*Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards this
*Appropriate child protection training
*Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate
*Food Hygiene Certificate
*An understanding of the HAF programme
*Able to signpost families to outside agencies for further support around health, financial support etc.
Job Types:
Part-time, Freelance
Salary:
£10.75-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rotherham,
South Yorkshire:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
Playworkerfunhub
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