Senior Playworker - Reigate

[reigateteaclub]

Reigate Tea Club
Playworker Job Description

 

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

Provide quality playcare within the framework of the club’s  policies and procedures

Line manager:                       Club Manager/Deputy

Responsible for:                   Not applicable

Working relationships:         Children attending the club and their parents or 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 welcoming them into the club once transferring from the care of teachers.

·         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.

·         Attending training to ensure on-going professional career development.

 

Person specification

Essential qualities

Desirable qualities

·         Experience of working with 4 to 8 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 ·         Providing and and facilitating 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 well-being of the children*

·         Experience of working within a play-based 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

* Para 3.26 of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2014