Play Worker

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Would you like to join Bradford’s Leading Provider of Outstanding Childcare?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Raising Explorers Family as a Play Worker.

Raising Explorers is an established company for over 10 years, and we believe in the welfare of our staff and promote this in various ways. As a Play Worker, you will be required to assist in the planning, preparation and running of activities, including team games, sports and arts and crafts activities to provide a varied safe and stimulating play environment both indoors and outdoors.

Playworker Job Description

Job summary: Lead day to day childcare activities in the club

Provide quality play care within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures

Line manager: Centre manager/Senior management

Working relationships: Children attending the club and their parents/carers, Management and staff, including students and volunteers, Schools and registering authorities.

Main duties include:

• Plan, prepare and deliver quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
• Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
• Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
• Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
• Helping with club administration, where necessary.
• Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
• Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
• Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
• Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
• Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.

The Role:

· To provide a stimulating, safe environment for young children, supporting their developing

· Plan, prepare and implement play programs that develop learning and social skills in line with Ofsted requirements, always ensuring quality childcare

· Plan, prepare and run activities, including team games, sports and arts and crafts activities to provide a varied safe and stimulating play environment both indoors and outdoors

· To consult with the children and encourage their involvement in the planning of day-to-day activities

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 15 per week

Monday - Friday

4:30pm - 7:30pm - Core hours (Additional hours may be available on the weekends/holidays)

Salary: £8.00-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekdays

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.00-£12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BRADFORD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person