Play Worker

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Would you like to join Bradford’s Leading Provider of Outstanding Childcare?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Raising Explorers Family as a Play Worker.

Raising Explorers is an established company for over 10 years, and we believe in the welfare of our staff and promote this in various ways. As a Play Worker, you will be required to assist in the planning, preparation and running of activities, including team games, sports and arts and crafts activities to provide a varied safe and stimulating play environment both indoors and outdoors.

Playworker Job Description

Job summary: Assist with day to day activities of the club

Provide quality play care within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures

Line manager: Club manager/deputy

Responsible for: Not applicable

Working relationships: Children attending the club and their parents/carers, Management and staff, including students and volunteers, Schools and registering authorities.

Main duties include:

• Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
• Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
• Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
• Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
• Helping with club administration, where necessary.
• Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
• Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
• Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
• Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
• Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.

The Role:

· To provide a stimulating, safe environment for young children, supporting their developing

· Plan, prepare and implement play programs that develop learning and social skills in line with Ofsted requirements, always ensuring quality childcare

· Assist in the planning, preparation and running of activities, including team games, sports and arts and crafts activities to provide a varied safe and stimulating play environment both indoors and outdoors

· To consult with the children and encourage their involvement in the planning of day-to-day activities

· To assist in preparing nutritional snacks for the children; ensuring that snack times are pleasant, sociable, and orderly.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 5 per week

Salary: £8.00-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 05/02/2023

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 5 per week

Salary: £8.00-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BRADFORD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location