Main Duties To Include:
* Helping the manager with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
* Providing comprehensive care for the children.
* Providing support and supervision to play workers and volunteers in the absence of the manager.
* 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.
* Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
* Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, schools and childcare and play related agencies.
* Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
* Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
* Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Essential Qualities:
* Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds
* Appropriate Level 3 qualification
* Experience of administration
* 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
* Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate leadership skills
* Sound judgement and common sense
Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children*
Desirable Qualities:
* Experience of working within a play-based setting
* Experience of budgeting
* Competent in using IT to support play and club administration
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Appropriate child protection training
* Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
* Food Hygiene Certificate
Salary dependant on experience
Start Date - ASAP
The Kids Clubs Family are committed to the safeguarding of all children. All appointments are subject to receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which we consider acceptable, and two appropriate references.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
Monday- Friday, 2.30-6pm, plus admin from home. breakfast club hours available.
Benefits:
* Work from home opportunities
* Flexible working hours
* On-site parking
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 17 – 25 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Have an appropriate level 3 in childcare
Education:
* Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person