Position Overview & Specifications

Application closing date 29/05/2023 Working Pattern As specified Salary Grade: D £22,369 - £23,194 a year pro-rata to part-time hours of post Contractual hours Blank Basis Part time Job category/type Social Care - Children Attachments Blank Job description Directorate: Communities & Place Hours: Post 1 – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 - 5:00. Post 2 – Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 - 5:00 and Friday 9:00 – 4:30 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Locality 3 and 4 Children’s Centres (Becket, Rosehill and Austin Sunnyhill) We’re looking for 2 enthusiastic and skilled Play Workers to join our Children’s Centre 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
Workplace Location: Primarily based in Locality 3 and 4 Children’s Centres (Becket, Rosehill and Austin Sunnyhill). You may also support session delivery across the other Derby City Children's Centre when required. For an informal discussion about the post please call Lauren Bounds, Monday – Thursday on 01332 640250 or 01332 640090 Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority As part of our safer recruitment checks the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job. For reasons connected with a particular need of the Council it may be appropriate, subject to approval, to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade. Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form. Quick Tip! Remember to align your personal statement to the Essential Criteria in the Person Specification Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 29th May at midnight. Any applications received after this date will not be accepted.