Playworker

Fit for Sport Limited; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Discount for children’s access

Free company uniform

DBS Update Service coverage

Paediatric First Aid Course

Professional Development Training

Pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading children's activity organization in Hounslow is looking for an Activity Leader. You'll engage children aged 4 to 12, ensuring their health and safety while delivering exciting programmes. Applicants should have experience working with children and a Level 3 Child Care qualification. The role offers flexible hours, 28 days of paid holiday, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to motivate and inspire the next generation!

Qualifications

• Experience in school or leisure centre environments is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and individually while maintaining professionalism.
• Organised and capable of motivating children aged 4 to 12.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities for children.
• Motivate and inspire children to be active during sessions.
• Liaise with parents and teachers to ensure children's progress.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Experience working with children

Leadership skills

Effective teamwork

Education

Level 3 in Child Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Exciting new opportunity to join Fit For Sport as an Activity Leader and work in our extended school provisions in Barnes. Fit For Sport provides schools with extended services to motivate and inspire children to get active whilst having fun! We can work around your availability by offering casual and fixed hour contracts, and you will have access to a range of sport development training.

Activity Leader job role

• Plan delivery of programmes, activities and actions effectively using FFS systems and materials.
• Motivate and inspire children aged from 4 up to 12 years of age.
• Engage and liaise with parents and teachers regarding the progress of their children’s activity and ensure clients receive the best possible service.
• Ensure the health and safety of children, providing care during meal times and during activities.
• Make sure that you, the site and team are compliant with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in a school or a leisure centre environment.
• Be well organised and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Be able to work effectively in teams and as an individual, always maintaining a professional approach to work.
• Level 3 in Child Care qualification (relevant routes accepted).
• A valid DBS is required (which can be obtained if successful in the role).

Benefits

• Monday to Friday work with flexible hours.
• 28 days paid holiday (including UK Bank Holidays) each year (pro rata for part timers).
• Discount on access to our services for your children – if you have any!
• Company uniform provided free of charge.
• We will pay to sign you up to the DBS Update Service.
• Opportunity to complete a Paediatric First Aid Course through Fit For Sport.
• Access to a range of Professional Development Training, including core modules such as Safeguarding Children and the Common Core.
• Clear pathways to progress with Fit For Sport.
• You’ll have access to our pension in service schemes.
• Access to the cycle to work scheme.

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