PLAYWORKER – Kindred Nurseries Quilters JOIN THE UK'S NUMBER 1 NURSERY GROUP Our Quilters Out of School Club, part of Kindred Nurseries, has an opportunity for an inspiring and caring individual to join the team as an Playworker. This would be an ideal position for somebody looking to start their career within the early years sector, or somebody who has previously worked with children and young people. This is a part-time position requiring the successful candidate to flexibly work 32.5 hours Monday to Friday all year round. This role is offering an hourly rate of £11.44-£11.50 with an extensive benefits package and the opportunity to feed your passion for growth and development. Working in a winning nursery, voted the UK's top nursery group you will join a team of passionate, inspiring nursery nurses who are shaping the future generation to have a love for lifelong learning. What we can offer you: The option of gaining a recognised Level 3 early years and childcare qualification, which will be fully funded 50% childcare discount 6 fully paid sick days Additional day off for your birthday Week off between Christmas and New Year Reward and recognition schemes including annual awards Cashback heath plan covering dental, opticians, physio and alternative therapies Free virtual GP appointments and cashback on prescriptions Employee benefits portal, including 100's of high street discounts Access to 24 hour counselling support, including financial and debt advice Discounted gym membership The key responsibilities for a Playworker is to: Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play and develop Create interesting and inspiring activities to children to learn through play Build relationships with key children and record their interests and achievements through observations Use a friendly approach with parents and carers Located south of Billericay, Kindred Quilters is open from 7:00am to 7:00pm. To be successful for this role you should: Have a desire to learn about the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage Framework) Be committed and dedicated to your career and the children in your care Have a positive, can-do attitude to problem solving More about Kindred Nurseries Quilters is a part of a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a passion for creating a friendly and inclusive place to work. Our mission is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder, our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT shows that we are the place to work. Our values are at the centre of everything we do We are Always Learning We are Inspirational We have a Family Feel As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check. IND3