AddressPurpose of Position
To assist with the effective management of the day-to-day running of the Sherpa Kids Programme; making certain that all children attending receive optimal care at all times, with a focus on a safe and secure environment delivered through a structured, well balanced programme.
Key Accountabilities
Daily Operations – Accountability and Expected Target
- Wear the Sherpa Kids uniform and name tag (where provided) at all times
- Implement and maintain Sherpa Kids daily routine according to all operating procedures, standards, guidelines and policies
- Supervise and assist children in programme activities e.g. art and craft, sport, games, offsite visits and excursion
- Help to set up the club for the day’s activities and to tidy away after the children have left
- Aid in the preparation of a daily snack and in the tidy-up after
- Take on Key Worker status for specific children in the Early Year age bracket and help plan and report on their development along the 7 areas outlined in the EYFS
- Ensure the working environment is kept clean, tidy, hygienic and safe for all children, staff, parents and visitors to the Programme at all times
- Maintain the approved Sherpa Kids behaviour management operating standards and systems at all times
- Keep all information regarding the children and parents confidential at all times, allowing access only to duly authorised people and staff at all times
- Liaise with Programme Manager, parents and guardians as necessary to ensure open and timely communication
- Assist the Programme Manager as required to run the daily routine as scheduled as per duties outlined on the task list.
- Attend all meetings as required by management and maintain regular contact with the Programme Manager
- Sign in and out on days rostered to work as per operating procedures
- Report back to the Programme Manager with any concerns regarding a child or behaviour issues or other concerns.
Health and Safety
Accountability and Expected Target
- Ensure all incidents and injuries are reported and recorded according to Sherpa Kids health and safety policies and procedures
Professional Development
Accountability and Expected Target
- Participate in all staff training including but not limited to induction training, first aid, behavior management, health and safety, children’s safeguarding and risk management
- Ensure first aid certificates, working with children checks/police checks are kept current
Miscellaneous
- Other duties reasonably within the capability of the employee may also be required from time.
