Play Worker - Children and Families

Brook Street Social Care are proud to be supporting an excellent charity and social enterprise within Halton. We are looking for an energetic, fun and dynamic individual with lots of ideas and creativity, to join the team to provide play and activity sessions for the families residing in our temporary accommodation service on a part time basis. This is a 20 hour week, part time position. You need to be committed and reliable and have a warm, patient approach to children and their families. You will be expected to work as part of a team and have an awareness of play in relation to reducing and working through trauma. Your role will include: Setting up play areas that encourage children to develop through play Build strong relationships with children and families to respond to their needs Lead games/activities, supervise children and give out refreshments Encourage children to express themselves and talk about their worries Build positive relationships with parents, carers and professionals Make sure children are safe and secure with a high standard of safeguarding awareness. Your experience will include: It is essential that you can demonstrate a least 2 years professional experience in implementing children's play in a support capacity, either as a play worker or within a similar setting to the role. Must have excellent knowledge of play, play types and the play principles. Must have excellent knowledge of the importance of play in a child's life Must have excellent understanding of the issues around safeguarding when working with children. Must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of ACE's and a knowledge of how to work to support children to reduce the impact of these alongside their parent/guardians. Ability to work on your own initiative Ability to work well as an integral member of a team Qualifications: Ideally you will hold an appropriate early years, childcare, education or play work qualification. Rewards and Benefits: Team away days Competitive starting salary of £18,564 per annum / £11.90 per hour PayCare - dentistry, opticians, physio - for example 30 hours per week Management training through ACAS Pension contribution Development and career progression If you are interested in applying for this position and feel you have the right attributes and attitude to excel in the role, apply to today and our team will be in touch with you. Otherwise, please contact Cat Rainford on (phone number removed) or email Good luck with your application! #PREJP