Job Title: Safari Club Playworker
Hours of Work: 7:30am – 8:45am and 2:45pm – 6:00pm (before and after school)
Location: Safari Club Billericay (Before & After School Provision)
Reports to: Safari Club Manager
Role Purpose
Safari Childcare is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and caring individual to join our Safari Club team. You will be responsible for supporting children in our before and after school sessions, creating a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where children can relax, play, and learn.
No formal childcare qualifications are required — what matters most is your passion, dedication, and commitment to giving children the very best start and end to their school day.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervision & Safety
* Ensure children are safe, happy, and engaged at all times.
* Follow all safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
* Play & Activities
* Set up and support a range of fun and stimulating activities (arts, crafts, games, sports, reading).
* Encourage positive interactions, cooperation, and inclusion.
* Care & Support
* Help children during snack times, supporting healthy choices.
* Be approachable and supportive to children, listening to their needs.
* Environment
* Help create a calm, organised, and welcoming space.
* Support tidy-up routines and care for resources.
* Teamwork & Communication
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth running of the sessions.
* Build positive relationships with parents, updating them on their child's time at Safari Club.
Person Specification
Essential:
* A genuine passion for working with children.
* Reliability and punctuality.
* Friendly, caring, and approachable.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Willingness to complete training (safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene).
Desirable:
* Previous experience working with children (paid or voluntary).
* Awareness of safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
What We Offer
* A supportive and welcoming team – part of the Safari Pride
* Opportunities for training and development.
* Rewarding work that makes a difference in children's lives.
* Competitive rates of pay.
* Staff benefits as part of the Safari Pride & Joy Benefits Package.
Note: All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £10.30-£12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Work Location: In person