Wrap Around Care Playworkers

Funtastic Kids Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

One free child place for employees

Job summary

Funtastic Kids Ltd in Berkshire is seeking Playworkers for Breakfast & After School Clubs in Wokingham and Lower Earley. You will supervise groups of children aged 4-13 and run engaging activities in a supportive team environment.

Roles offer flexible part-time hours with shifts 7:30am-9am and/or 3pm-6pm, an hourly rate of £9.50-£13.50, and opportunities for training, holiday camps, and a free child place for employees.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths minimum Grade C.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification.
• Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting.
• Good standard of general education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of children and run activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Work within a team to facilitate activities and promote enjoyment and play.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are followed.
• Ensure risk assessments and health and safety policies are adhered to.
• Support and demonstrate respectful behaviour and social skills.
• Communicate appropriately with parents and visitors.
• Help enhance language, communication and basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Keep club setting clean and hygienic.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Open-ended questioning

Confidentiality

Child development training

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C)

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

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

Looking for a role to fit round your studies?

Funtastic Kids is currently recruiting Playworkers for our Breakfast & After School Clubs in Wokingham and Lower Earley. Locations include the following primary schools: Emmbrook Infants, St Cecilia’s CE, Hawthorns, and Loddon.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday

Various hours: 7:30am - 9am and/or 3pm - 6pm. Flexible and part time options to suit you

Hourly Rate

£9.50*- £13.50, dependent on qualifications and experience

*For applicants aged 17

Why Join Us?

• Join a friendly and supportive team that will show you the ropes
• Learn while you earn with training opportunities and a route to a career in childcare
• Extra hours available in the school holidays at our holiday camps
• One free child place for employees

Job Purpose

• To supervise groups of children and run activities as directed by the supervisor e.g. arts/crafts activities or sporting activities depending on experience
• To work within a team of coaches and playworkers to facilitate the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the club or camp, taking into account their different needs
• To ensure safeguarding policies are followed
• To ensure risk assessments and health and safety policies are adhered to
• To support and demonstrate fair and acceptable behaviour in the club or camp, promoting respect, tolerance and social skills
• To communicate appropriately with parents and visitors
• 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 club setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the club under the direction of the club supervisor

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

Skills

• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with children
• Good observation skills
• Understanding of open-ended questioning
• 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
• Willingness to develop their own understanding of Child Development/ Playwork/ Coaching through training
• Work well within a team to promote positive outcomes for children

Experience

• Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Personal Qualities

• Calm under pressure, patient, adaptable and energetic
• A caring and positive attitude
• A good listener and sensitive to children’s needs