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Playworker - Sharmans Cross Junior School

Employer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Solihull
Salary
£22,737 - £23,500 pro rata
Closing date
11 Dec 2024
Reference
SOL/TP/179/915
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Job Details

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, barred list check, eligibility to work in the UK check, proof of identity, childcare disqualification check, qualifications check and living/working overseas check.

Sharmans Cross Junior School is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Play Worker on a permanent contract to start in January 2025. 

•    To safeguard all children. 

•    To ensure that the needs of all children are met within an inclusive and equal opportunities framework, including racial equality.

•    Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to well-being, behaviour, child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

•    To plan play activities that are fun, creative, safe and appropriate to the ages and maturity of the children (7-11 Years).

•    Set up resources for activities.

•    Engage with children in play.

•    Clear away resources and equipment. 

•    Use your initiative in developing pupil displays, discussing with Deputy Manager aspects around resources, and space availability.

•    Ensure facility is ready for use including food preparation and eating areas, and play spaces.

•    To ensure the health and safety of all children at all times by assisting in, carrying out and recording risk assessments.

•    To liaise with parents regularly, building positive relationships based on the values of SC_Kids.

•    To escort children safely between the class rooms and the Before and After School Club.

•    To set up the hall with tables and activities.

•    And any other reasonable request by the SC Kids Manager / Head Teacher.

Hours worked are 7.15 to 9.00 a.m. and 3.15 to 5.30 p.m., Monday to Thursday inclusive. Salary will be paid on Band B – (Pro Rata). Term Time Only, 39 weeks to Include Inset Days.

Application forms and equality monitoring forms must be returned to the school postal address or by email to s45mgooch@sharmans-cross.solihull.sch.uk. Please note we do not accept CVs. 

Closing date for applications: 9.00 a.m. on Wednesday 11 December 2024 

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 11 December 2024 

Interview date: Tuesday 17 December 2024 

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Contact details:

Mrs Pinda Gosal

Email: s45bgosal@sharmans-cross.solihull.sch.uk

Telephone number: 0121 705 2379

Attached documents
Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form
Recruitment Monitoring Form

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About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull

Solihull is regarded as a popular and vibrant place to live in the UK. As one of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, almost two thirds of our borough is designated as green belt. We have over 1,500 acres of parks across the borough, with 16 Green Flag Awards. Solihull is very well connected, with great transport links such as the M40, M42 and M6 all close by, and an excellent rail network, plus, of course, an international airport. We are home to the award-winning Touchwood Shopping Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Resorts World Birmingham, and the Resorts World Arena.

It is an exciting time for Solihull, although we are a relatively small local authority (c. 6000 employees), we still have ambitious plans including the development of UK Central and HS2.

Here at Solihull Council, we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision and as such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help us to continue building on our success.

The transition to Smarter Working has presented us with the opportunity to re-think how and where we work. With the option to access portable technology, dependent upon the requirements of the role, a lot of our people are not bound to a single workplace or traditional ways of working, with many choosing to spend a good proportion of their week working from home.

tomOur people told us that they value flexibility, and that choice enables them to have a better work-life balance, manage family responsibilities, enhance their personal wellbeing, and continue to deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Solihull.

Our people are our number one asset, and our aim is to have a healthy, happy engaged and thriving workforce.

Wellbeing is at the heart of our employee offer and we are a bronze accredited West Midlands Combined Authority Thrive at Work employer.  This recognises our commitment and action in support of employee wellbeing.

Unpaid carers carry out a key role within our community and know that this can be challenging when combined with employment.  Our Carer’s Policy, Employee Carers Network and the ongoing support we give to our employees has resulted in us winning Employer of the Year 2022 at the Carer Friendly Awards.

We will offer you:

  • A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment;
  • Competitive salaries including, for those at the top of their scale, the opportunity to receive a non-consolidated lump sum;
  • A range of flexible working options;
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years' service in addition to public holidays with an opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days' holiday per year;
  • A generous flexitime scheme (available for most roles);
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities;
  • A range of family friendly policies;
  • Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For roles eligible for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check this will be indicated in the advert and supporting recruitment documents.  Where the post involves working with children, other vulnerable groups or in a position of trust it is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Further guidance is available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945449/rehabilitation-of-offenders-guidance.pdf

Please note, where sufficient numbers of applications are received, we reserve the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore advise that you submit your application as soon as possible.

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Telephone
0121 704 6000
Location
Council House
Manor Square
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 3QB
United Kingdom

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