Playworker
UNIQUE KIDZ & CO
Woodhill Lane, Morecambe
Full-time
Job Title Responsible To Salary Hours Playworker Senior Playworker General Manager Senior Management £16,748 per year Afterschool Club: 20 hours per week, 38 weeks of the year Holiday Club: 30 hours per week, 14 weeks of the year Weekend Club: 2 weekend shifts (6 hours) per month All shifts between hours of 8:45 and 6:15pm. *Opportunity for additional hours when required Job Summary The Playworker will as part of a small team, under direction of the Senior Playworker, providing high quality care and social opportunities for disabled children aged 5-19 who attend Unique Kidz and Co’s Kidz Club which provides afterschool, holiday and weekend sessions. Job Description • To promote a welcoming and supportive environment that is safe and stimulating for the children and caters to their individual needs • To create and maintain good relationships with the children’s families • To assist the Senior Playworker in the upkeep of all paperwork relevant to the running of the service • To be aware of Ofsted requirements relating to the setting • To provide the necessary support and care to the children • To plan and deliver activities, projects and trips • To use enthusiasm and skills to encourage children to participate in projects • To assist with transporting the children to and from the centre as necessary ensuring that relevant training I being applied at all times • To deliver personal care to young people who require support • To maintain and update all service users personal information and records as required • To implement the charity’s Policies and Procedures at all times including the Safeguarding Policy Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW Registered Charity Number: 1131652 Registered Company Number: 06820293 • To provide continuity in the absence of the Senior Management Team • Such other duties or responsibilities as may reasonably be required This job description will be reviewed regularly in light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. Employee Benefits Package • 5% employer contribution to pension scheme • 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) • Additional annual leave following 3 years continuous service • “Birthday Leave” – additional day of annual leave for employees birthday The Board of Trustees at Unique Kidz and Co are committed to developing their employee benefits package and it will be reviewed annually. Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW Registered Charity Number: 1131652 Registered Company Number: 06820293 Person Specification: Playworker Requirement Essential Desirable Qualifications • Level 2/3 in Childcare, Experience & Knowledge Health and Social Care, or equivalent • Level 1 and 2 Safeguarding Children and Young people or the willingness to attend training • Experience of working with children/young people • Knowledge of good practice • Knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety • Full UK Driving Licence • Training in First Aid, Moving and Handling, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety , Administration of Medication • Experience of working in a high quality childcare setting • Experience of recording information for monitoring purposes • Experience of communicating with parents/carers and external agencies • Experience of working in • Knowledge and How Assessed Application Form Application Form / Interview a team Skills & Abilities Personal Attributes Other • Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills • Ability to lead an activity with the children’s needs in mind • Friendly, positive and professional manner • Enthusiasm • Team player • Evident passion for the charity and excellence in service provision understanding of Ofsted requirements • Knowledge and understanding of children with disabilities • Knowledge and understanding of the Playwork Principles • Makaton • Specialist skills and interests that would be of benefit to Unique Kidz and Co Application Form / Interview • Creativity Interview • Knowledge of Unique Kidz and Co and the services it provides Interview Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW Registered Charity Number: 1131652 Registered Company Number: 06820293