Job Description

: Wraparound Care Manager

Activ Camps Ltd is a friendly and lively company running multi-activity camps, clubs and events for children aged 4-14 across London. We are passionate about facilitating the highest quality experience for children within our community, providing them with the very best activities and equipment when joining us.

The ideal candidate for this role will be confident, friendly, and well organised. They should be energetic, enthusiastic and compassionate, with a natural ability to connect with children and lead a team. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to balance assertiveness with a sense of fun and engagement.

A keen awareness of safeguarding and health and safety is also critical to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Pay:

27,000 per annum

With 1,500 annual bonus

Hours Mon - Thurs:

Breakfast Club: 07.30 - 10.00

After School Club: 14.00 - 18.00

Hours Friday:

Office: 9:30 - 12:30

After School Club: 14.00 - 18.00

Start date:

As soon as possible

Contract:

Full time, permanent

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and manage a team of Playworkers to deliver a safe, inclusive, active and fun Breakfast and After School Clubs provision Uphold Activ Camps' and the host school's Behaviour Management policy, encouraging the children's social and emotional development, ensuring the best possible outcome for all Oversee all club activities and timetabling, ensuring that they are run in line with our Activity Operating Procedures (AOPs) and to the highest standard possible Promote and uphold Activ Camps' Safeguarding Policy, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Officer to ensure the wellbeing of all children in maintained Coordinate safe, timely set-up and pack-up of activities, adhering to Activ Camps' procedures to maintain safety and efficiency Oversee equipment storage and organisation ensuring resources are cared for and accessible Oversee food ordering, storage, preparation and serving, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained Manage Playworkers, providing support and guidance to promote the best performance possible, as well as recording and reporting attendance and lateness Create a positive and inclusive and professional atmosphere among staff, children, parents/carers and wider stakeholders to ensure a positive experience for all Communicate effectively with children, parents/carers, Playworkers, Head Office and school staff

Essential Attributes

18 years or older and have the right to work in the UK. Experience in childcare, education or sports coaching Confident in leading and motivating a team. Enthusiastic, organised, reliable and trustworthy. Have a fun and approachable manner with children and young people. Professional demeanour, able to work under pressure, and prioritise safety at all times.

Preferred Attributes

Hold an Enhanced DBS Check for the Children's Workforce. Hold a Paediatric First Aid Qualification. Hold a Level 1 or 2 Food Safety and Handling certificate.

Safer Recruitment & Training

This role is subject to the successful completion of an online interview and trial shift. Candidates will also be required to provide two references appropriate to childcare and be able to hold a suitable Enhanced DBS Check.

Candidates who are offered the position will be required to complete a two four hour paid on site training programme at our established Breakfast and Afterschool Club in Tooting.

Additionally, successful applicants must complete, on paid time, a series of certified training courses.

Safeguarding

Activ Camps Ltd is committed to safe practice in recruitment and selection that includes consideration of issues to do with child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

Inclusion and Diversity Policy

At Activ Camps Ltd, we know that diversity makes our team stronger and more successful. The children that we work with come from all backgrounds and it is important that our team reflects the diversity of the people that we work with.

We believe in the power of diversity in all its forms, including age, culture, disability, educational background, family structure, gender, life experience, personality, race, religion, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for jobs with us and bring their perspectives and experience to our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chessington KT9 2RN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person