Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Play Worker to join our team, providing a safe and engaging environment for children and families to learn and play. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and a passion for fostering their development through play.
Duties
* To work alongside other family centre staff, volunteers and beneficiaries.
* To ensure a warm, safe and well equipped playroom environment for children and their families with a wide range of play opportunities.
* To provide activities for children and their families that will enhance their lives socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically.
* To support programme planning for families in liaison with the Manager.
* To provide family support to families with additional needs. To share responsibility for Health and Safety, while on the base or outside, in conjunction with the other staff and the Manager.
* To assist in keeping records/ statistics in order to ensure the project is meeting its outcomes.
* To take care of play equipment ensuring that it complies with Health and Safety regulations.
* To undertake a shared responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the family centre. To undertake training required for the post.
* To undertake any other tasks relevant to the post as and when required.
* To maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times
* To work at all times within a non-discriminatory framework and to promote equality of opportunity and inclusion.
Skills
A relevant qualification in Childcare NVQ Level 3 or equivilant and/or experience of working with children and families. Applicants who are working towards a qualification will also be considered. A basic knowledge of First Aid is essential, including a First Aid Certificate and /or a willingness to undertake First Aid training The Ability to speak Welsh will be an advantage for this post Child protection Training or willingness to attend a course Basic DBS Check
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.59 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Work Location: In person