Play Leader Nottingham Children, Youth & Families

Nottsymca; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Nottingham is seeking a Play Leader to join their team, working 25 hours per week during term time. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years and a passion for creating engaging play experiences for children. Responsibilities include planning activities and ensuring a fun and safe environment. Benefits include annual leave, pension contributions, and development opportunities. Pay is £12.24 per hour.

Benefits

23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing each year

Workplace pension with Royal London

10% off in hospitality venues

Cycle to Work Scheme

Support for further study

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a childcare setting or transferable experience with children.
• Ability to plan and deliver play activities.
• Championing the core values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty.

Responsibilities

• Deliver enjoyable play experiences and activities for children.
• Work with the Manager to ensure high standards of play.
• Create a fun, safe, and positive environment for children.

Skills

Energetic and passionate individual

Brilliant communication skills

Excellent rapport with children

Teamwork ability

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years, play work or childcare provision

Paediatric first aid qualification

Job description

Job Description

YMCA Robin Hood runs before and after school clubs at primary schools around Nottingham. We are looking for a new Play Leader to join our fantastic team working 25 hours per week in term time.

Your working week will look like this: Term Time: 7.30am - 9am and 2.45pm - 6pm Monday - Friday.

We can also offer additional hours during the school holidays working at our summer holiday club, Camp Williams if you are available.

Key Responsibilities

You will be an energetic, passionate individual who loves children, playing and creating games and activities to give them an enjoyable experience.

You will have previous experience of working in a similar childcare setting or have other experience working with children which would be transferrable.

You will work with the Manager to plan and deliver exceptional play activities, working as part of a team to ensure the programme maintains high standards of play through a fun, safe and positive programme of activities.

You will have brilliant communication skills and will have an excellent rapport with parents and carers, children, colleagues and school staff alike.

You’ll champion our Core Values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty throughout the play you deliver, and ensure the wellbeing and happiness of children is always put first.

Qualifications

We need someone ideally who holds a Level 3 qualification in early years, play work or childcare provision, with a paediatric first aid qualification. We could support you to gain these qualifications if required.

Career Development

Depending on what you want, we are also able to offer further career and job progression as we are rapidly expanding. We are happy to support your career development or the role you are currently in.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. Successful applicants must complete a company application form and will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To be successful in your application, you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role.

Benefits

• Equivalent of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years!
• Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)
• 4 x Life in the pension scheme
• Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark
• 10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark.
• Pastoral support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent opportunities for development and progression
• Support for further study up to post‑graduate level 7 courses to support your development
• £500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group
• Regular ongoing in‑house training
• Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme
• Staff events and annual celebrations

Additional Benefits (After Probation)

• Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts
• £120 cash annual contribution towards either:
  Travel costs or
  Childcare costs or
  Private gym membership

Pay

£12.24 per hour

Hours: 25

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