Senior Playworker

THIS ROLE IS AVAILABLE AS TERM-TIME ONLY OR ALL YEAR ROUND Location: Cheadle, (SK8 6AN) Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am until 9.00am and 3.00pm until 6.00pm Job Types: Permanent Part-time hours: 22.5 per week Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour Purpose of Role Our client is recruiting two Level 3 qualified playworkers to be an integral part of their childcare team in their out of school club at Cheadle, Bradshaw Hall Primary School (SK8 6AN) providing wrap around care on a day-to-day basis. The role will involve engaging children aged 3-11 and providing a high level customer service to children, parents and carers. Key Responsibilities To engage and play with children aged 3-11 To plan, deliver and evaluate sessions and activities for children aged 3-11 To work collaboratively with the Out of School Club Manager and colleagues to provide a high level of customer service to children, parents and carers Liaise and communicate with the organisations partner schools to ensure customer satisfaction. Offer and provide support to colleagues where needed so that standards can be raised and quality is maintained. Support the Out of School Club Manager with any operational issues that may arise from time to time. Attend weekly meetings where required and effectively contribute in order to share ideas and provide the best possible experience for the children Promote the interests of the organisation via social media and other means. Effectively handle customer queries by providing solutions. Provide an excellence service. To be committed to safeguarding children, following all Company policies and procedures to keep children safe. To be committed to a high standard of food hygiene when preparing food To have a good understanding of Paediatric First Aid To mentor and support playworkers in the setting To stand in and lead the setting as and when required To be Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) To support and work with the Out of School Club Manager to ensure high quality provisions through observations, staff development and regular feedback To perform any other duties as required for the benefit and running of the organisation. Education, Qualifications and Training Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare Paediatric First Aid Trained (or willing to attend training before appointment) Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification (or willing to attend training before appointment) Designated Safeguarding Lead Qualification (or willing to attend training before appointment) Knowledge and Experience Experience of leading and supervising Experience of dealing with customer queries Experience of working in a childcare setting Experience of working with children aged 3-11 Knowledge of Safeguarding Committed to CPD and further training in order to increase knowledge Skills and Attributes Good oral and written communication skills. Good numeracy and literacy skills. Able to plan and manage workload Able to support, develop and mentor others Motivated with high levels of energy. Positive attitude and good customer service skills. Caring and friendly personality. Able to meet deadlines and targets. Flexible and adaptable. Benefits: Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking TPBN1_UKTJ