Fun 4 Kids is a family run company that has been established since June 2005. We pride ourselves in the quality of care that we offer the children and families who use our wraparound care and holiday club services.
We are committed to ensure every staff member is supported in their continuous professional development and their well-being.
Fun 4 Kids uses safe recruitment practices to ensure that all people working with the children in our care are safe and qualified to do so.
All job offers are subject to the receipt of suitable references and full sight of a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and written confirmation that the applicant is not disqualified from working with children.
This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
* Fun 4 Kids at St John's Green School are looking for a Playworker at this popular after school club. Please note previous applicants do not need to apply.
The position of Playworker is a great opportunity if you are interested in a career in childcare. Full training will be given. The ideal candidate would be passionate about working with children, have a good sense of humour and the ability to think on their feet.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 2.30pm-6pm, 17.5 hours per week. The contract is permanent and is term time only. During school holidays there may be additional hours available in the company holiday club at Highwoods.
Own children can attend if they attend St Johns Green Primary school if there is space. Fees are discounted at 100%.
Main duties include:
· Set up the play space moving furniture and play equipment, set up activities to ensure a welcoming environment is prepared and ready for the children to access on arrival, a rich environment with learning opportunities.
· Work within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.
· Understand and adhere to the clubs confidentiality code at all times.
· Conduct sessional risk assessment and contribute towards keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
· Ensuring at all times that the Safeguarding policy is followed, observing the physical and emotional security of all children, bringing to the attention of your Line Manager anything about a child which gives you cause for concern.
· Recognising children's struggles and achievements and support and celebrate accordingly.
· Support children to develop their independence and emotional regulation and manage childrens behaviour with positive reinforcement.
· Observe and support play.
· To be familiar with current OFSTED's welfare requirements.
· Providing comprehensive care for the children throughout the session including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents or carers.
· Be aware of how many children are in the setting and keeping numbers up to date.
· Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities., contributing and sharing your ideas with your team.
· Perform key person duties following the principles of the EYFS, ensuring children are observed at least once a week and findings are recorded in their learning journey.
· Take an active role in Fire and Lockdown drills.
· Ensure that children are let in promptly and that parents/carers are escorted to the front door once they have signed their child out.
· Serve snack ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met as per food safety folder.
· Encouraging children to make healthy choices with food.
· Administering first aid when necessary. (only first aiders) and completing the relevant paperwork as required, ensuring parents/carers are aware of any injuries.
· Complete any other relevant paperwork..
· Facilitating good communication and build positive relationships with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
· Undertaking any appropriate and relevant training.
· Be a good role model.
· Ensure the setting is clean and tidy at the end of each day.
· Take turns as per rota for purchasing snacks and resources from the club funds.
· Launder club tea towels and cloths as necessary.
· Each half term you should be available to contribute to the sanitisation of the club and its resources, ensuring they are clean and safe to use (this may involve coming in to setting during the holiday or inset days).
· Attend team meetings and out of hours training courses, as required.
· Carry out other duties as necessary.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 17.5 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person