Job Details
Job description
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Play Worker to join our Family Hubs Team.
Within the role as a play worker you will be responsible for:
• Setting up a safe, warm, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• Supporting the development and delivery of stimulating and varied play activities for all children as appropriate to their age and stage of development, ability and cultural background.
• Observing, assessing and reviewing individual developmental milestones: planning next steps and/or signposting accordingly. Ensuring records of these are kept up to date and are shared with families.
You will need to have:
• An NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent
• Experience of working with children 0 to 8 years in a relevant environment/similar setting.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Experience of record keeping
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers
Working hours are:
15 hours per week – days to discussed at interview.
Working flexibly across the Derby City Family Hubs. For an informal discussion about the post please call Suzie Stevenson (Senior Play Worker) Monday – Friday on 01332 956850
Next Steps
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 28th June 2024.
