Term Time Playworkers & Bank

Jesters Childcare; Bicknacre; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Bicknacre is seeking a dedicated Part Time Playworker to create a fun and safe environment for children aged 4 to 12. The role involves maintaining high standards of welfare and engaging with children through play. Candidates must possess a full driving licence and have their own car for transport. Enjoy benefits including career progression and a supportive community. Come make magical memories with us!

Benefits

Career progression pathways

Long service rewards

Referral programme

Staff wellbeing scheme

Heavily discounted childcare

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence and have own car.
• Ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for children aged 4-12.
• Experience in childcare or similar environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun and safe play environment.
• Maintain high standards of welfare, play, and education.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Champion equality, diversity, and sustainability.

Job description

Overview

“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” Mary Poppins

Jesters popular, long standing Out of School setting in Bicknacre is looking for:

Part Time Playworker for 2-3 After School Clubs sessions per week (7-10.5 hours per week). Term time only with the opportunity for Holiday Club days too.

People who can bring the fun, awe, wonder, and make magical memories for our children. MUST HOLD A FULL DRIVING LICENCE AND HAVE OWN CAR for collecting children from school and bringing them to the club.

We also need BANK staff to join the team.

We offer children from 4-12yrs from numerous local schools a diverse range of activities in a social environment. Healthy meals and support are all part of our Breakfast and After School Club service.

We admit; our expectations are sky high!

From the start: ‘Here at Jesters we strive to offer the very best service, to be an exemplar place of learning through play, the ‘go to place’ for exceptional childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.’

For the lucky candidates however, the rewards match these expectations. We are an aspirational childcare service, ‘building futures’ not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too…

We offer a range of attractive incentives including:

Career progression pathways

Long service rewards

Referral programme

Staff wellbeing scheme

Upskilling, training & mentoring

Heavily discounted childcare

Warm, encouraging, fully supportive ‘Jesters Family’ environment

Job overview

To create a safe, fun and welcoming play environment for all children aged 4 - 12 years old. To ensure the delivery of the highest quality Out of School Childcare service, achieving consistent standards of welfare, play and education to all the children in Jesters care.

Key accountabilities

• Ensure that all children attending Jesters receive rich, stimulating and fun play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development in a safe, clean and inviting environment.
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers.
• To ensure that safeguarding, Health and Safety, and GDPR are at the forefront of all working practices.
• To be an advocate and champion for Jesters, and deliver play that enhances Jesters reputation for supporting equality, diversity and sustainability.
• To ensure high standards of health, hygiene and infection control measures are actively maintained.
• To be an active team player and maintain excellent working relationships to facilitate the best experience for the children on site.
• To be a positive role model for children of all backgrounds.

PLEASE NOTE That unfortunately, this role does not meet the government's requirements for a Skilled Worker visa, so we are unable to offer sponsorship.

“There’s nowhere to go but up.” Mary Poppins

Careers soar at Jesters – spread your wings today!