The Albion Foundation
Go Play coordinator – Job Specification /

Purpose:To co-ordinate and deliver a variety of safe, creative and fun play activities for children and young people across the Smethwick area. This includes contributing to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of sessions and activities while maintaining and enhancing the quality of the provision.

Responsible to: Head of Engagement

Duties:

  • To plan, develop and deliver Go Play sessions from a variety of locations, this will include evening and weekend working.
  • Coordinating and supporting a team of delivery staff including; staff rotas, facilitating CPD and other associated tasks.
  • To provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for 6-12 year olds (up to 16 year olds with additional needs).
  • Contribute to the engagement of a minimum of 1000 unique participants per year.
  • Ensure the safety, security and well-being of service users and staff/volunteers at sessions to include risk assessments, accident and incident reporting.
  • Perform administration duties to support programmes. For example updating VIEWS, organising additional activities that add value, preparing resources, displaying examples of work produced.
  • To ensure that all monitoring returns are completed promptly and accurately and to the required standard for funders and stakeholders.
  • Positively and proactively promoting ‘Go Play’ at The Albion Foundation using a variety of media outlets.
  • To work with the Head of Engagement to develop constructive relationships with key stakeholders to help meet local needs.
  • To ensure all activities are undertaken in line with The Albion Foundation’s health and safety policies and procedures.
  • To undertake continuous professional development as directed by line management.
  • Any other duties deemed appropriate by your line manager.

Person Specification

Area / Qualities / Essential / Desirable / Measured
Qualifications / Degree/A Levels or equivalent /  / Application
5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English /  / Application
A qualification in City and Guilds Playwork Level 2 diploma/ Sports Leadership or above or another qualification relevant to the post /  / Application
Knowledge / Understanding of safeguarding and health and safety requirements /  / Application/
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Understanding of the local area and challenges children may face /  / Application/
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Skills / Able to communicate effectively with a range of people /  / Application/
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Able to work in both a team and independently /  / Application/
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Able to encourage, motivate and enthuse children and young people to participate /  / Application/
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Excellent organisational skills /  / Application/
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Basic IT skills to include Microsoft Office products /  / Application/
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Experience / A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young people in various settings /  / Application/
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Experience of project coordination /  / Application/
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Experience of working in partnership with public, private and voluntary sectors /  / Application/
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Commitment to development and willingness to undertake training where necessary /  / Application/
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Personal / Hold a valid driving licence and have access to own transport /  / Application
Striving to achieve ‘The Albion Foundation’s Core Values’ (See attached) /  / Application/
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