Play Worker

Would you like to join Bradford’s Leading Provider of Outstanding Childcare?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Raising Explorers Family as a Play Worker.

Raising Explorers is an established company for over 10 years, and we believe in the welfare of our staff and promote this in various ways. As a Play Worker, you will be required to assist in the planning, preparation and running of activities, including team games, sports and arts and crafts activities to provide a varied safe and stimulating play environment both indoors and outdoors.

Playworker Job Description

Job Summary

Assist with day to day activities of the club

Provide quality play care within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures

Line manager: Club manager/deputy

Responsible for: Not applicable

Working relationships: Children attending the club and their parents/carers, Management and staff, including students and volunteers, Schools and registering authorities.

Main Duties Include

• Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
• Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
• Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
• Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
• Helping with club administration, where necessary.
• Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
• Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
• Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
• Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
• Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.

The Role:

· To provide a stimulating, safe environment for young children, supporting their developing

· Plan, prepare and implement play programs that develop learning and social skills in line with Ofsted requirements, always ensuring quality childcare

· Assist in the planning, preparation and running of activities, including team games, sports and arts and crafts activities to provide a varied safe and stimulating play environment both indoors and outdoors

· To consult with the children and encourage their involvement in the planning of day-to-day activities

· To assist in preparing nutritional snacks for the children; ensuring that snack times are pleasant, sociable, and orderly.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 5 per week

Salary: £8.00-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 05/02/2023

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 5 per week

Salary: £8.00-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BRADFORD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location