After School Club Play Worker – Birmingham

The closing date for this post is ongoing.

Job Title: After School Club Play Worker

Salary: £9.90 per hour

Employment Status: 16.25hrs per week

Responsible To: After School Club Facilitator

Location: Weoley Castle Community Centre, Bottetourt Rd, Birmingham B29 5TE.

Who We Look For

Midland Mencap is looking to recruit a Play worker. This important role is to work as part of a team of playworkers delivering quality activities for Midland Mencap After School Club.

Are you a personable, caring, and professional individual who can engage with young children in an after-school club setting to deliver a quality service.

Do you have a determination for what you do, are a confident communicator and enjoy interaction with children aged 4-11 years?

Midland Mencap is constantly innovating in our pursuit of delivering the best life outcomes for everyone we support. We place a high value upon integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to excellence.

To achieve these goals, we need individuals who are prepared to drive progress and interact confidently with staff, children, families, and professionals.

We seek applications from candidates who thrive in a high-performance workplace and can bring their skills, expertise, and innovation to a vitally important position within the organisation.

What does this role involve?

• To safely escort children at the appointed time and drop children at After School Club.

• To always ensure the safety of the children.

• To use the agreed route and pick up times.

• Assist with planning and preparing quality play opportunities.

• Assist with setting up play space, including moving furniture and play equipment.

• Engage with children on play activities and assist in the provision of hot meals/snacks.

• Facilitate good communication with all colleagues, parents, and the schools.

• Undertake appropriate and relevant training.

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appointed person.

• Any other duty as appropriate to the role and identified by the organisation.

Full Job Description and Person Specification

When Applying for this job role please complete the 2 forms below and attach them to your email when you apply:
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