Children's Holiday Camp Supervisors

Funtastic Kids Ltd; Wokingham; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

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Fixed Term contract for each camp

Minimum 2 days commitment

Evening supervisors meetings (half‑tem

Training session on a Saturday morning

Descripción de la vacante

Funtastic Kids Ltd is recruiting Supervisors for February Half Term Holiday Camps across Berkshire, including Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading, Earley, Woodley, Burghfield and Newbury. You will lead a small team, supervise activities, ensure safeguarding and child welfare, and deliver a fun, safe environment for children aged 4-13.

You must commit to a minimum of 2 days, with shifts up to 10.5 hours, and may work as blocks or individual days on a Fixed Term basis during each camp.

Formación

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Playwork/Teaching and Learning/Early Years Educator or equivalent
• GCSE English and Maths (minimum Grade C)
• 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid

Responsabilidades

• Supervise the running of a holiday camp in line with company policies
• Lead by example and set high standards for staff and children
• Manage a team of playworkers and contractors (coaches, musicians)
• Ensure safeguarding policies are followed by all camp staff
• Ensure risk assessments, health and safety policies are in place
• Facilitate activities to promote enjoyment and development for all children
• Promote positive behaviour and communicate with parents as appropriate
• Ensure camp activities support language, literacy and numeracy development
• Maintain a clean and hygienic camp environment
• Liaise with directors on camp outcomes

Conocimientos

Communication

Team leadership

Observation

Open-ended questioning

Safety awareness

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Playwork/Teaching & Learning/EY Educator

GCSE English & Maths (C)

Paediatric First Aid 12 hours

Descripción del empleo

Funtastic Kids Ltd is dedicated to providing exceptional Holiday Camps and Wrap Around Childcare services for children aged 4-13 across primary schools in Berkshire. Our mission is to create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and grow.

Summary

We are currently recruiting Supervisors for our February Half Term Holiday Camps!

Locations across Berkshire: Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading, Earley, Woodley, Burghfield and Newbury.

Rate of Pay: From £16 per hour (£168 a day, for a 10.5 hour shift) dependent on qualifications and experience.

Employment Details: You must commit to a minimum of 2 days during February Half Term (can be worked as a block or individually to suit you, half day shifts considered).

The opportunity to work other future holidays will also be offered. You will be employed on a Fixed Term basis for the duration of each school holiday period you choose to work.

Job Purpose

• To supervise the running of a holiday camp, in line with the company policies
• To lead by example and set high standards to other staff in ensuring positive outcomes for all children attending camp
• To manage a team of playworkers and other contractors (e.g. coaches, musicians), directing them to carry out tasks and activities
• To ensure safeguarding policies are followed by all members of the camp team and other contractors
• To ensure risk assessments are in place, and health and safety policies are adhered to
• To facilitate the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the camp, taking into account their different needs
• To manage fair and acceptable behaviour in the camp, promoting respect, tolerance and social skills
• To communicate appropriately with parents and give feedback, where appropriate on incidents or accomplishments
• To ensure activities are run in accordance with the company’s expectations and opportunities are created to enhance language, communication and basic literacy and numeracy skills
• To ensure the camp setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the camp and ensure the camp setting is left clean and hygienic on the final day of camp
• To liaise with the directors regarding outcomes of the camp

Safeguarding Statement

• Providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn, develop and play in
• Identifying children and young people who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in the camp setting

Staff Responsibilities

YES

Number of employees managed/supervised: Usually 2-6

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Playwork/Teaching and Learning/Early Years Educator or equivalent/ Common Core Skills
• Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C
• 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a team, promoting individuals’ strengths and be able to identify and support weaknesses
• Good observation and assessment skills
• Understanding of open-ended questioning and investigative work
• Understanding of their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks and the expected outcome of individual activities within the allocated timescale
• Confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well being of children and young people

Experience

• Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting is essential
• Experience of leading a team is desirable but not essential

Personal Qualities

• Use of initiative is very important
• Calm under pressure, adaptable and energetic
• A caring and positive attitude
• A good listener and sensitive to children’s needs
• A sense of responsibility
• Positive behaviour management
• A good sense of humour
• Flexibility

Special Factors

• Responsibility for first aid
• Flexibility of working hours
• Be willing to attend supervisor meetings one evening per half term
• Be available to attend one training session held on a Saturday morning annually (before summer holiday camps commence)