Out of Schools Manager, Belfast, £27,125 Your new company Hays are supporting a Community Project to recruit for an Out of Schools Manager.
They are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in areas of significant ; Your new role The Out of School's Manager is responsible for the organisation and day to day running of the afterschool and holiday club, including the planning, monitoring and delivery of the play programme.
This role also involves leading, developing, growing, supervising and working with other staff to run the Out of School will have key skills in the areas of effective communication; child development, safeguarding children and developing our service Effective communication You will establish rapport, trust and respectful relationships with the children attending the session and their parents/guardians.
You will be the main point of contact to parents and carers and need to communicate effectively with service users.
Ensuring that the Club and organisation information is passed on appropriately.
Be involved in the review development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures and ensure these are communicated to staff, volunteers and parents/carers effectively.
Be aware of and understand the procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality issues, apply them in the setting and understand the limits to confidentiality.
Use technology effectively to promote effective communication.
Liaise as appropriate with parents, schools and other childcare agencies.
Encourage and promote parental involvement, networking including: parent information visits/evenings.
Assist in promoting/publicising the After School service within the local area and schools and contribute to social media with the preparation of engaging innovative content.
The Afterschool Coordinator Job Responsibilities will include: Set up, in conjunction with staff/volunteers, daily play opportunities (as part of the wider curriculum) and take down at the end of the day.
Planning the project programmes, of safe and creative play opportunities for 4-11 year olds, that effectively meet and develop the social, emotional and behavioural needs of children.
This includes holiday and summer scheme childcare provision.
Planning and implementing good quality play activities.
Organising and implementing safe collection of children from schools and at the end of each session, safe return to parents/carers.
Produce monthly staff/volunteer rotas, including school pick-up rotas.
Produce staff working hours for the finance team to produce the monthly payroll.
Keep accurate records of service users' fees and payment receipts including monthly advance fee totals Ensure that attendance registers are updated on a daily/ weekly basis.
Keep individual children's files up to date and collate new start information.
Prepare for the Club's Annual Inspection and the ongoing retention of SEHSCT registration.
Implement the Childcare Minimum Standards.
Gather information for funders.
Purchase relevant materials and equipment.
Ensure a high level of hygiene is maintained for food preparation and storage.
Produce daily, weekly and monthly rotas, including cleaning, clearing of fridges and refuse disposal Planning monthly calendars of activities based on the annual curriculum plan.
Administer first aid.
Administrative duties Lead the development of the project.
Actively encourage parental ; Liaise with parents, schools and other childcare play related agencies.
Attend Line Management, Supervision and lead team meetings/Brief/Debrief, as and when required.
To undertake any relevant training as considered necessary Effective use of IT packages including excel and management tools to track fees.
Adhere to and promote the Infection Control Policy to minimise risk in the setting.
Work collaboratively with other team members and support them in all aspects of their work.
Safeguarding responsibilities What you'll need to succeed •An NVQ level 5 qualification in childcare or #x2022;Designated Officer Training•Have a minimum of 3 years' experience of working in an out of school project or equivalent #x2022;Experience of managing a childcare staff team•Experience of administration and budget #x2022;A knowledge of organising good quality play activities arts & #x2022;Demonstrable knowledge of 'Playwork Principles'.