Playscheme Playworker Seasonal – Social Care Non-Qualified

Job Description

Job title: Playscheme Playworker Seasonal – Social Care Non-Qualified
Job Category : Social Care Non-Qualified
Location : Newport City Council
Hours Per Week : 2
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £10.78 per hour
DBS Required Yes

JOB PURPOSE
To assist in the organisation and delivery of group activities for disabled children.

The focus of the group activity is to support young people age 12-17 years old to increase this knowledge and skills in the digital world. The young people will learn about how to keep safe online, how to use electronic devices appropriately as well as developing the skills to refurnish unwanted, working devices to be able to distribute these to disabled children in Newport who do not already have access to a device – reducing digital poverty for disabled children.

KEY RESULT AREAS
1. To deliver and support the running of the group activity for the young people as appropriate to their age, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
2. To assist in the operation of the sessions where all children can experience a wide range of opportunities to develop their skills, ensuring they are involved in the planning process.
3. To meet the individual care needs of the children, including the provision of snacks and drinks, toileting / changing and keeping a high standard of hygiene.
4. To be responsible for the setting up and use of equipment and materials, ensuring their safe storage in a clean and orderly state. To inform the supervisor of any concerns regarding equipment and materials.
5. To communicate effectively and sensitively, both verbal and in writing with young people and parents whilst maintaining confidentiality .
6. To assist in promoting Equal Opportunities for all young people and their families who use the group activities.
7. To ensure compliance with all Health and Safety and other legal requirements associated with the operation of the scheme.
8. To contribute fully to team briefing and debriefing sessions at the start and end of each session, sharing relevant information regarding young people on a need to know basis.
9. To administer basic First Aid where appropriate and in line with relevant training.
10. Any other duties commensurate with the grade of this post as directed by the line manager.
Knowledge:

*Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures

Experience:

*Experience of working or volunteering with children and young people
*Experience of facilitating Play and Youth activities

Aptitude & Skills:

*Ability to problem solve and work under pressure as part of a team.
*Demonstrate good communication skills – both written and verbal with children, families and other relevant persons.

*To apply learned training when necessary

*To be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service

DESIRABLE
Qualifications:
*NVQ Level 2 in Playwork or equivalent
*First Aid Qualification

Knowledge:
*Knowledge of Children’s Act, CIW regulations and Health and Safety legislation.
*Knowledge around the use of IT, how to operate various devices and an understanding of their workings.

Experience:
*Previous experience of working / volunteering with disabled children / and or children with challenging behaviour.
Aptitude & Skills:
*Able to work on own initiative.
*Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
*Able to demonstrate a passion for working with children and increasing play opportunities.
*Welsh speaking.
*Ability to establish good working relationships with children / young people based on respect and openness.
*Ability to liaise an establish good working relationships with professionals / parents / carers and the wider team.