Level 2 Play Leader

YMCA Robin Hood Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Robin Hood Group is seeking an energetic childcare assistant to support play activities for children in a dynamic, friendly setting in Nottingham. You will help deliver a safe, inclusive programme, build positive relationships with families and work with a team to maintain high standards of play.

You should have Level 2 in early years/childcare, a paediatric first aid certificate, and be willing to undertake DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar childcare setting or other roles with children is desirable.
• Able to deliver engaging play activities that are fun, safe and positive for all children.
• Champion the core values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty in every activity.
• Role subject to enhanced DBS check and DBS Update Service; must be over 18.
• YMCA provide DBS check and can support qualification development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of play activities that maintains high standards of play and wellbeing for children.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, colleagues, and school staff to support the child's development.
• Promote a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment while implementing safeguarding practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years/play work/childcare

Paediatric first aid qualification

Job description

You will be an energetic, passionate individual who loves children, loves playing and creating games and activities to give them an enjoyable experience.

You will have previous experience of a similar childcare setting or have other experience working with children which would be transferrable.

You will help in the delivery of exceptional play activities to ensure our programme maintains high standards of play through a fun, safe and positive programme of activities.

You will have brilliant communication skills and you will have an excellent rapport with parents and carers, children, colleagues, and school staff alike.

You’ll champion our Core Values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty throughout the play you deliver, and ensure the wellbeing and happiness of children is always put first.

The technical bit - we need someone ideally who holds a Level 2 qualification in early years, play work or childcare provision, with a paediatric first aid qualification, although we could support you gain these qualifications if required.

Depending on what you want, we are also able to offer further career and job progression as we are rapidly expending so we are happy to support your career development or support you in the role you are currently in.

Please note, you must be over 18 to apply for this role. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role.