Nursery & After-School Support Worker for Women & Children

Birmingham Crisis Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Crisis Centre is seeking a dedicated team member to work with women and their children in our refuge, ensuring a welcoming, safe and supportive environment. You will work closely with the nursery and after-school club to support children's learning and well-being.

Responsibilities include planning structured activities, keeping records on individual children, supporting emotional development, coordinating trips, and maintaining clean, safe play areas while treating all families with

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team providing a confidential and supportive service, working closely with women and their children who are living in our refuge as a result of experiencing domestic violence.
• To work effectively within the nursery and afterschool club supporting women and children, treating them equally and fairly, thereby enabling children to fulfil their potential.
• To ensure that women and children admitted to the centre are made to feel welcome and safe.
• To provide a safe, caring, supportive and stimulating environment for children to play and to learn.
• To provide nutritious snacks and lunches.
• To plan, provide and facilitate structured activities for children during daily sessions within the nursery and After School provision (Buzz Club).
• To keep records on individual children, including observations, assessments and future planning.
• To supports children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• To plan, facilitate and support children with offsite activities and trips.
• To report and record any injuries, illnesses or concerns to the Nursery Manager.
• To organise and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas. To ensure that all nursery equipment is cleaned and maintained to a high standard and any faults are reported to the Nursery Manager.
• To discuss developmental progress of children with mothers, colleagues and other professionals.

Job description

Birmingham Crisis Centre is seeking a dedicated team member to work with women and their children in our refuge, ensuring a welcoming, safe and supportive environment. You will work closely with the nursery and after-school club to support children's learning and well-being.

Responsibilities include planning structured activities, keeping records on individual children, supporting emotional development, coordinating trips, and maintaining clean, safe play areas while treating all families with