Wraparound Care Playworker Essex

Premier Education Ltd

Wraparound Care Playworker – Essex

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering quality, engaging play opportunities in a safe environment.
  • Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents/carers
  • Set up play spaces, including moving furniture and play equipment.
  • Provide refreshments, ensuring hygiene and health and safety standards.
  • Administer first aid when necessary.
  • Involve children in planning activities and encourage parental involvement.
  • Facilitate good communication with all members of the organisation. parents, schools, and related agencies.
  • Undertake relevant training and development.
  • Maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment.
  • Adhere to club policies, procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Skills and Expertise

  • Experience working with children aged 4 to 11.
  • Understanding of children’s varied needs and family dynamics.
  • Knowledge of quality play care principles and equal opportunities.
  • Ability to provide and facilitate safe, creative play.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Proficiency in English to ensure children’s well-being.
  • Level 2 (or above) qualification in Childcare (Desirable)
  • Experience in a play-based setting (Desirable)
  • IT skills for play and club administration (Desirable)
  • Ability to work independently (Desirable)
  • Training in safeguarding and child protection (Desirable)
  • Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
  • Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
  • Full UK Drivers License (Desirable)

Job Facilities/Benefits

  • New Balance Teamwear
  • Exclusive Equipment
  • Professional Development funding
  • Ongoing CPD
  • Career Growth opportunities
  • Flexible Hours
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Free Childcare
  • Company Events
  • Monthly Awards
  • Paid Holidays (4 weeks)
  • Overtime available
  • Part-time or term-time positions
  • Pay: 9.00-11.50 per hour

To apply for this job please visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk.

Posting date:
07 January 2025
Salary:
£9 to £11.50 per hour
Additional salary information:
Bonus Scheme and Performance Bonus
Hours:
Part time
Closing date:
06 February 2025
Location:
Manningtree, Essex
Remote working:
On-site only
Company:
Premier Education Ltd
Job type:
Permanent
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