Play Worker

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for a Stay and Play Worker! 🌈
About the Role:
👧👦 A qualified Stay and Play Worker is needed to provide high-quality stay and play services and crèche provision for children under 5 and their families, following the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Contribute to improved outcomes for children and families! 🎉
Integrated Early Years’ Service Vision:
🌈 Every child deserves the best start in life and high-quality early education, ready for school by age 5.
Responsibilities:
📚 Minimum Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent.
📐 GCSE English and Maths (A-C).
🎨 Deliver universal and targeted stay & play sessions for children under 5, focusing on those at risk of poor outcomes.
🤝 Support families with additional needs, signposting to relevant services.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Help parents understand and support their child’s learning, especially in communication and language development.
🔍 Deliver courses aligned with agreed principles and practices, contributing to the evaluation process.
👶 Oversee high-quality crèche provision for children under 5 during parent/carer sessions.
👩‍👧 Ensure health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and play area suitability.
🤝 Work in partnership with families, implementing safeguarding and child protection procedures.
🔄 Contribute to service development and improvement, actively participating in initiatives.
📝 Maintain high standards of record-keeping in line with relevant procedures.
Work Environment:
🏠 Role based in children’s centres, community venues, and family homes across the borough.
🔄 Flexibility required, including potential work outside office hours.
🤝 Ability to work unaccompanied and network effectively for a good understanding of services.
Apply Now and be a part of creating a positive impact on the early years of children! 🚀 #StayAndPlay #EarlyYears #ApplyNow