KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Build positive, supportive relationships with Support daily administration, including checklists,
children and encourage their active participation attendance records, work records and
in activities, play and discussions. observations of children’s progress.
Plan and support play-focused activities tailored Attend team meetings and contribute to
to the needs, interests and developmental stages discussions around service development,
of children. challenges and improvements.
Lead and assist with age-appropriate activities, Communicate appropriately with parents/carers,
including arts and crafts, music, sports and other including providing updates on children’s play
activities that support creativity, teamwork and experiences and escalating concerns where
personal development. required.
Support the safe collection of children from local Undertake training related to playwork,
schools and escort them back to the service. safeguarding and other relevant areas.
Prepare spaces, materials, resources and basic Follow YMCA Dublin policies and procedures,
snacks for daily activities. including safeguarding, child protection, health
Organise and clean equipment before and after and safety, and SAC quality requirements.
use to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming Support the wider delivery of YMCA Dublin
environment. services as required.
