UNIQUE KIDZ & CO
12.21 per hour
Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW
Full-time
Job Title Responsible To Hourly Rate Hours Casual Playworker Senior Playworker General Manager £12.21 per hour As required Job Summary The Casual Playworker will work as required as part of a small team of Playworkers providing high quality care and opportunities for disabled children aged 5-19. Job Description • To work under the direction of the Senior Playworker • To work as part of the established Playworker team • To ensure the environment is safe and stimulating for children and caters for their recreational, social, emotional and physical needs • To familiarise themselves with any planned activities for the session and to take part and engage children in these • To be aware of the paperwork in place for each child and the importance of reading and understanding this prior to each session • Be part of establishing and nurturing positive relationships which allow children to play together cooperatively and increase their self-confidence • To assist with transporting children to and from the centre as necessary ensuring that relevant training is being applied at all times • To assist with the personal care of the children who require support • To safeguard the confidentiality of all service user information and records • To work to the charity’s Policies and Procedures at all times • 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. Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW Registered Charity Number: 1131652 Registered Company Number: 06820293 Person Specification: Casual Playworker Requirement Essential Desirable Qualifications • Level 1 Safeguarding Children and Young People or the willingness to attend training • Level 2/3 in Childcare, Health and Social Care, Learning Support or equivalent How Assessed Application Form Experience & Knowledge • Knowledge of good practice • Knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety • Experience of working in a team Skills & Abilities • Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills Personal Attributes Other • Friendly, positive and professional manner • Enthusiasm • Team player • Evident passion for the charity and excellence in service provision • Full UK Driving Licence • Training in First Aid, MiDAS, Moving and Handling, Food Hygiene • Experience of working in a high quality childcare setting Application Form / Interview • Experience of communicating with parents/carers and external agencies • Knowledge and understanding of children with disabilities • Knowledge and understanding of the Playwork Principles • Ability to lead an activity with the children’s needs in mind • Makaton • Specialist skills and interests that would be of benefit to Unique Kidz and Co Application Form / Interview 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
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
UNIQUE KIDZ & CO
12.65 per hour
Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW
Part-time
Job Title Responsible To Salary Hours Playworker (Holidays & Weekends) Senior Playworker General Manager £12.65 per hour 30 hours per week, 14 weeks of the year during school holidays (excluding annual leave) 12 hours per month worked over 2 weekend sessions. All shifts between hours of 8:45 and 6:15pm. *Opportunity for additional hours when required. ** Part time hours considered. Job Summary The Playworker will work as part of a small team, under the direction of the Senior Playworker, providing high quality care and social opportunities for disabled children aged 5-19 who attend Unique Kidz and Co holiday and weekend clubs. 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 Kidz Club Manager, when required, in the upkeep of all paperwork relevant to the running of the service including Risk Assessments • 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 is 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 • To provide continuity in the absence of the 4Ever Unique Manager • 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. Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW Registered Charity Number: 1131652 Registered Company Number: 06820293 Person Specification: Playworker (Holidays & Weekends) 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 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
UNIQUE KIDZ & CO
12.65 per hour
Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW
Full-time
Job Title Responsible To Salary Hours Playworker Senior Playworker General Manager £12.65 12 hours per month worked over 2 weekend days. All shifts between hours of 8:45 and 6:15pm. *Opportunity for additional hours when required Job Summary The Weekend Playworker will work as part of a small team, under the direction of the Senior Playworker, providing high quality care and social opportunities for children with disabilities aged 5-19 who attend Unique Kidz and Co weekend clubs. 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 Kidz Club Manager, when required, in the upkeep of all paperwork relevant to the running of the service including Risk Assessments • 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 is 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 • To provide continuity in the absence of the 4Ever Unique Manager • 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. 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 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
Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NWRegistered Charity Number: 1131652Registered Company Number: 06820293 Job Summary The Support Worker will work as part of a small team, under the direction of the SeniorSupport Workers and the General Manager, providing high quality care and socialopportunities for disabled young adults aged 18-30 who attend 4Ever Unique daytime supportservice. Job Description Service Start Date Job TitleResponsible ToSalary Hours Support Worker(12 month Maternity Leave Cover)Senior Support Worker / GeneralManager £12.65 per hour 35 hours per week including oneSaturday per monthAll hours worked between 8:45amand 6:15pm.January 2026 • To work with the team of Support Workers to run a person-centred service that focuses on the goals of the young adults that attend. • To be the Key Worker for a group of young adults and complete all relevant work associated with this including being the point of contact for the family, coordinating the young adult’s annual review, maintaining and updating all the necessary paperwork for the young adult and to be responsible for their goals and development. To plan and deliver activities, projects and trips that develop the independence and confidence of the young adults. To provide necessary support and care to the young adults to ensure that their needs are met. • • • To assist with transporting young adults to and from the centre as necessary ensuring that relevant training is being applied at all times • To deliver personal care to any young adult who requires support. • To use enthusiasm and skills to encourage the young adults to participate in projects. • To develop and maintain good relations with the parents, carers and families of the young adults. Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NWRegistered Charity Number: 1131652Registered Company Number: 06820293 This jobdescription will be reviewed regularly in light of changing service requirements andany suchchanges will be discussed with the post holder. This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. • To promote a welcoming and supporting environment that is safe and stimulating for the young adults that is safe, stimulating and caters to their individual needs. • To work with the team to develop and promote the service digitally and within the local community. • To liaise, when necessary, with social workers and other external agencies.• To deliver, when required, engaging virtual sessions that allow the young adults to socialise. Admin • To maintain and update all key young adult’s personal information and records as required including Care Plans, Risk Assessments and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans. • To create and complete risk assessments for young adults, trips and activities • To implement the charity’s policies and procedures at all times including the Safeguarding Policy. • To use internal systems to maintain records and complete general admin such as Connect, Microsoft Office and the Server/Shared Drive • To complete all necessary training as and when required. • To attend and contribute to team and planning meetings. • To plan engaging sessions that contribute to specific goals of the service and the young adults including both face-to-face and virtual. Other • Toprovide continuity in the absence of other team members and the 4Ever Unique Manager • Such other duties as may reasonably be required. Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NWRegistered Charity Number: 1131652Registered Company Number: 06820293 Person Specification: Support Worker Essential Other Skills &Abilities PersonalAttributes Experience &Knowledge RequirementQualifications • Level 1 Safeguarding Children and Young People or the willingness to attend training • Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, Learning Support or equivalent • • Knowledge and understanding of young adults with disabilities • Experience of working as part of a team • Knowledge of good practice • Knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety • Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills • Ability to lead an activity or project with the young adults needs in mind • Friendly, positive and professional manner • Enthusiasm • Team player • Evident passion for the charity and excellence in service provision Knowledge of Unique Kidzand Co and the services itprovides MakatonSpecialist skills and intereststhat would be of benefit to4Ever Unique Experience of working in ahigh quality care settingExperience ofcommunicating withparents/carers and externalagencies Desirable • Training in First Aid, MiDAS, Moving and Handling, Food Hygiene and Fire Safety, Administration of Medication Full UK Driving Licence • Interview Interview HowAssessedApplicationForm ApplicationForm /Interview ApplicationForm /Interview •• •• •