Play Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Would you like to join Bradford’s Leading Provider of Outstanding Childcare?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Raising Explorers Family as a Play Worker.
Raising Explorers is an established company for over 10 years, and we believe in the welfare of our staff and promote this in various ways. As a Play Worker, you will be required to assist in the planning, preparation and running of activities, including team games, sports and arts and crafts activities to provide a varied safe and stimulating play environment both indoors and outdoors.
Playworker Job Description
Job summary: Assist with day to day activities of the club
Provide quality play care within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures
Line manager: Club manager/deputy
Responsible for: Not applicable
Working relationships: Children attending the club and their parents/carers, Management and staff, including students and volunteers, Schools and registering authorities.
Main duties include:
- Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
- Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
- Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
- Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
- Helping with club administration, where necessary.
- Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
- Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
- Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
- Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
- Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.
The Role:
· To provide a stimulating, safe environment for young children, supporting their developing
· Plan, prepare and implement play programs that develop learning and social skills in line with Ofsted requirements, always ensuring quality childcare
· Assist in the planning, preparation and running of activities, including team games, sports and arts and crafts activities to provide a varied safe and stimulating play environment both indoors and outdoors
· To consult with the children and encourage their involvement in the planning of day-to-day activities
· To assist in preparing nutritional snacks for the children; ensuring that snack times are pleasant, sociable, and orderly.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 5 per week
Salary: £8.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 05/02/2023
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 5 per week
Salary: £8.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- BRADFORD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Play Worker roles across Raising Explorers After School Learning Club's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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