2 x Playworker

Kool Kids

2 x Playworker Vacancy

We currently have the opportunity for 2 Part Time (25 hours p/week) playworkers to join our team on a permanent basis to work in our busy Out of School club.

The successful candidates will be required to work 7.15am – 9am and 2:45pm to 6pm Monday to Friday.  Additional hours are offered during school holidays.

The successful candidates must have experience of or be able to demonstrate:

·       A good understanding of the playwork/EYFS

·       Involvement in the planning of out of school club activities

·       Lead and or support safe creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of different age groups

·       Willingness to undertake training opportunities

·       Care for the everyday needs of children and help to ensure a safe and secure setting

Experience

We are looking for a committed, self-motivated person who enjoys providing high quality childcare to children.  You must be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who can work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

A Level 3 Qualification in playwork/childcare/early years is an advantage but not essential.

Staff Benefits

·       10 days paid sick leave

·       3 days closure days between Christmas and New Year

·       Additional leave awarded for length of service

·       Free Childcare for employees with children attending the host school (discount applies to contracted days only).

·       Employer contributions into a pension fund

·       Free onsite parking

·       Yearly Flu Vaccination Voucher

·       Financial support with training qualifications

·       Access to training FOC including First Aid, Food Safety, Moving and Lifting, Safeguarding, plus many other sessions based around children’s care, learning and development

·       Subscription to Sovereign Health and an employee assistance programme offering discounted medical treatment and including a confidential employee helpline

·       Provision of a paid staff uniform

Salary

The starting salary is £7.49 – £10.42 (age dependant) increasing for qualified staff.

To apply please request an application pack from the manager Lauren Peirse by emailing [email protected]

The deadline for receiving completed applications is 30 June 2023.