Smiles for Sibs Sessional Playworker: Bracknell

Please contact admin@promiseinclusion.org to request an application form.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Promise Inclusion Ltd.

Smiles for Sibs Sessional Playworker: Bracknell

Reporting to: Wokingham Smiles for Sibs Coordinator (directly) & the Chief Executive

Purpose of job: To assist in the provision of activities for children aged 8-13 in a safe and stimulating environment

Hours: Average 2 hours per week

Club hours 4.30pm – 6.15pm Thursdays (term time) plus setting up and clearing away.

Location: Braybrooke Community Hall, Makepiece road, Bracknell, RG42 2HG or other locations including at home as required

Salary: £7.55 per hour (for 16–18-year-olds)

Duties to include:

• To ensure adequate supervision of activities
• To help to set up the room and to help tidy away at the end of the session
• To support all aspects of Promise Inclusion’s policies on Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Children
• To be aware and meet the needs of individual children
• To maintain communication with parents and carers
• Any other duties as required

Skills/Experience Required:

• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative
• Good communicator
• Understanding of (and commitment to meeting) the needs of people with learning disability, and their families
• Experience of working with children
• Good team player
• Empathy with client group

All applicants will be subject to references, a right to work check and an Enhanced DBS check

Closing date for applications is 28th November however applications will be assessed upon receipt.

Interview date is to be confirmed.