Group Leader

GROUP LEADER DUTIES

1. Assist with the set up and maintain a suitable base room area that is inviting for the children whilst ensuring it is kept tidy and all equipment is packed away

2. Follow policies and procedures to make sure the children in your care will have fun in a safe environment

3. Follow the prepared activity timetable each day to make sure we deliver the amazing variety of activity sessions we promise

4. Work with other wider staff team to deliver sessions

5. Ensure that the needs of the children in your care are met with active supervision and attention throughout the day including breaks and lunch times

6. Use the resources available to plan and deliver a variety of activities with structure and enthusiasm that are age appropriate to the timetabled group

7. Encourage maximum participation of the children in the group

8. Get to know the children in your group as individuals - find out their interests and incorporate these into their day on camp

9. Take responsibility for general welfare and safeguarding

10. Ensure the safe use of equipment provided for your sessions and ensure it is packed away appropriately

REQUIREMENTS

1. Have experience or qualifications working with children

2. Be aged 18 or over by the start date of your contract

3. Be eligible to work in the UK

4. Provide satisfactory professional/academic references

5. Be enthusiastic, caring and organised with excellent communication skills and be able to use your initiative

6. Be able to adapt to effectively deal with unpredictable challenges within the childcare setting

7. Obtain an enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or have an existing enhanced DBS on the Update Service

8. Attend a Virtual Assessment Event if you’re new to Barracudas. (See Staffroom for dates)

9. Complete Online Training annually

10. Attend Induction Training Day ahead of your first working season (this will most likely take place within the 7-day period before your camp opens)

11. Assist with pack up at the end of camp