The core focus of this job is to assist with supporting Mini SPARKs with the provision of extended care. The post holder will do this by supervising children and organising activities. The out of hours school club provides a safe environment for children before or after school, and encourages healthy eating and creative play opportunities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Operation Issues

● Maintain a register of children

● Prepare & provide a healthy Breakfast/snacks/refreshments to the children following food hygiene practices, and clean up afterwards

● Prepare and set up room as required

● Administer basic first aid as required

● Undertake the personal care of children as required, including toileting, dressing, sickness ● Ensure the children and young persons are supervised at all times

● Collect monies from parents as required

● Assist in the purchase of resources, including food/drink

● Ensure the building is safe and secure for the children and young persons at all times

● Ensures play equipment and materials are properly used, maintained and stored and report any damages to the Playleader/Supervisor

Communication

● Close liaison with parents, colleagues, pupils

● Encourage parental involvement and support

● Communicate with school staff as appropriate

Systems & information

● Maintain accurate records as required, to include completion of accident book, register of child’s attendance, up to date emergency contact details

● Be aware that different types of information exist (for example, confidential information, personal data and sensitive personal data), and appreciate the implications of those differences.

● Share information appropriately – in writing, by telephone, electronically and in person.

● Have an awareness and basic knowledge of the most recent legislation and the common law duty of confidentiality.

Administration/Other

● Plan and provide a variety of safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities.

Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children/Young People

● Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate

● Mini SPARKs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with Mini SPARKs l. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

Health & Safety

● Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and where appropriate any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure.

● To work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment.

Data Protection

● Know about data protection issues in the context of your role.

● To comply with the Mini SPARKs policies and supporting documentation in relation to Information Governance this includes Data Protection, Information Security and Confidentiality

Equalities

● Within own area of responsibility work in accordance with the aims of the Equality policy, treating people with respect for their diversity, culture and values

● Mini SPARKs is committed to equality and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

Customer Service

● Mini SPARKs requires a commitment to equity of access and outcomes, this will include due regard to equality, diversity, dignity, respect and human rights and working with others to keep vulnerable people safe from abuse and mistreatment

● Mini SPARKs requires that staff offer the best level of service to their stakeholders and behave in a way that gives them confidence. Stakeholders will be treated as individuals, with respect for their diversity, culture and values

Key information

• Employer: Spark Oldham
• Locations: Oldham
• Role Type: Permanent
• Salary: £26,000-£30,000 (Pro rata)
• Working Hours: Part-Time
• Working Hours Per Week: 30

To apply for this role:

Please email admin@sparkoldham.co.uk with your cv.