WRAP AROUND CARE IN BRISTOL

BE PART OF A PASSIONATE TEAM TO CREATE AND FOSTER A NURTURING AND CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO THRIVE.

We are looking for creative, enthusiastic, and professional individuals to work in our new wrap around care programmes, in the form of Breakfast and After School Clubs. Whilst creativity, fun and imagination are all key elements of the roles, it is essential that you have experience of working with children and have the ability to build an authentic rapport with young people from all backgrounds and life experiences.

BREAKFAST AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB AT SUMMERHILL INFANT SCHOOL

LAUNCHING 2025

We are very excited to be offering wrap around care for students at Summerhill Infant School, commencing from February 2025. The sessions, running 5 days per week, from 7.45-9am and 3-6pm, allow parents and carers some breathing room, able to confidently leave their children in a safe, calm and creative space.

Our sessions will differ each day and focus on wellbeing, offering creative, engaging activities,  outdoor play, mindful moments and healthy snacks. We are passionate about helping the children in our care to learn, grow and thrive and are seeking experienced and animated facilitators to help us make this happen.

RECRUITING NOW

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about having a positive impact on KS1 children through the medium of arts, play and well-begin activities. Allowing young people to start and end their day, feeling calm and regulated ahead of school or home time.

Successful candidates will need to be organised, supportive, enthusiastic and kind with the ability to communicate and interact with both children, parents and school staff in an approachable and professional manner.

They must be able to demonstrate they are a nurturing individual, hardworking and has a good understanding of working with children ages 4 – 7 years.

CLUB PLAY WORKERS

A Club Play worker will passionately provide a safe, stimulating, comfortable and friendly environment. Allowing young people to start and end their day, feeling calm and regulated ahead of school or home time.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensuring a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children.
  • Leading and coordinating various activities, tailored to different age groups.
  • Maintaining professionalism in interactions with children, parents, colleagues, and schools.
  • Safeguarding the well-being of all children attending our clubs.
  • Ensuring you maintain and follow our core values.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

  • Minimum one years experience working creatively with children and young people.
  • Awareness of Safeguarding. (Further training will be provided)

Desirable:

  • Level 3 Qualification in Childcare / Early Years Care
  • Experience working with young people and their families, with an awareness of additional support needs.
  • Paediatric First Aid. (Training can be provided)
  • Full driving licence and access to vehicle.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Recruitment into our Wrap Around Care team in ongoing, and we review applications as we received them. If you have made a successful application we will invite you to join our next interview session with available spaces.

We host in-person interviews on the First Thursday of every month, which include a group session where we ask all applicants to come prepared with an workshop activity or game to be shared, alongside a short interview with one of the development team.

For more information on our Club Playworker positions, person specification and application process, please download our role overview.

Club Playworker Overview

APPLICATION DETAILS

To APPLY please use the following link: Application Form

All areas of the form should be completed in full in order to comply with our KCSIE. For any applicants not yet in employment, please complete the details of your current or most recent tutor as a referee where asked for current employer.

SAFEGUARDING

Due to our position of trust in our sector and the nature of our work with children and young people, all employees employed directly with the Company will be required to complete the Company Application Form to a required standard, provide suitable references and will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checking; as required by Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) protocol.

In the process of collecting references, we will request information regarding whether or not you are considered suitable to work with children and young people.

You will be required to bring identification and processing documents with you to interview; a list of suitable documents will be provided once you have been shortlisted.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Unique Voice CIC is committed to actively encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and throughout the services we deliver. Our aim is to eliminate unlawful discrimination of all kinds and provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part time or full time.

If you wish to receive this information in an alternative format, or you wish to discuss the vacancy, application or interview process more fully, including adjustments which can be made to remove any barriers to your application, please contact a member of the recruitment team through any of the following methods:

Email: meg@uniquevoice.org
Phone: 0117 428 6240
Mail or in person: St Bonaventure’s Business Centre, Friary Road, Bristol BS7 8AF