Wrap Around Care Cover Supervisor

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Funtastic Kids LTD, Burnt Hill, West Berkshire

Full time
Permanent
Remote working

Posted 4 days ago, 27 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5133c7531cbf43738bde97aa81f5c8c7

Funtastic Kids LTD

Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cover Supervisor across our Breakfast and After School Clubs in Berkshire!,

To supervise the running of the Club, in line with the company policies using the additional paid time before the club to plan and carry out managerial tasks
To lead by example and set high standards to other staff in ensuring positive outcomes for all children attending Club
To manage a team of playworkers, ensuring there is adequate supervision of children
To organise cover staff in the event of staff sickness or unavailability
To direct playworkers to carry out tasks and activities
To audit club resources and food informing the Directors where stock needs replenishing
To manage a weekly or fortnightly food budget and order the food to be delivered
To ensure safeguarding policies are followed by all members of the Club team
To ensure risk assessments are in place, and health and safety policies are adhered to and to inform school site managers and directors in the event of damage to school site or equipment
To plan and devise the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the club, taking into account their different needs
To manage fair and acceptable behaviour in the club, promoting respect, tolerance, and social skills
To communicate appropriately with parents and school staff (where appropriate) and give feedback, on incidents or accomplishments
To ensure activities are run in accordance with the company's expectations and opportunities are created to enhance language, communication and basic literacy and numeracy skills
To ensure the club setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the club and ensure the club setting is left clean and hygienic at the end of each club day
To liaise with the directors regarding outcomes of the club
To lead performance management of playworkers and support their professional development
To attend a supervisor meeting once every half term with the Directors
Providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn, develop and play in
Identifying children and young people who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in the club setting

Valid driving licence and ability to travel between locations in Berkshire
Flexibility to cover different sites as needed
Experience of working with children in a school or play setting, A Level 3 Early Years Qualification or Teaching Assistant Qualification is desirable but not essential (opportunities to complete Level 3 Early Years Educator training with us will be offered).
Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C
Paediatric First Aid
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead a team, promoting individuals' strengths and be able to identify and support weaknesses
Good questioning skills
Good observation and assessment skills
Understanding of open-ended questioning and investigative work
Understanding of their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks and the expected outcome of individual activities within the allocated timescale
Confidentiality at all times
Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting is essential
Experience of leading a team is desirable but not essential
Use of initiative is very important
Good problem solver
Calm under pressure, adaptable and energetic
A caring and positive attitude
A good listener and sensitive to children's needs
A sense of responsibility
Positive behaviour management
A good sense of humour
Flexibility
Responsibility for first aid
Flexibility of working hours and some willingness to join our holiday camps as a supervisor (part-time or full-time)
Be willing to attend supervisor meetings one evening per half term
Be willing to give feedback on company policies and procedures and contribute as a manager to the development of the company.
Be available to attend occasional training, held on a Saturday morning for annual training.