An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adventure Play Manager for 20-25 hours per week, in North Kensington.  In this role,  you will establish, develop and grow the play offer, including taking an active lead on SEND.  A full job description will be sent to you on application.

About the role
As Adventure Play Manager you will lead the play team in the planning, delivering and evaluation of sustainable, inclusive, safe, free and exciting play and activities for children and young people that are compliant with industry and Ofsted regulation and work in collaboration with the Senior staff team to champion community adventure play in RBKC.

About the responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day management at the Adventure Playground and delivering high quality and diverse play opportunities for children aged 5-15 years
• Leading the delivery of play sessions and providing support, leadership, management, encouragement and on the job training to the team
• Delivering projects, activities and programmes in-line with funding, contractual and commissioning requirements
• Contributing to background work including safeguarding, risk-benefit analysis/implementation, budget monitoring and contributions to reports to funders
• Contributing to maintaining the Adventure Playground as an efficient, inclusive, welcoming and child-led environment providing a rich and varied programme of activities.
• Leading and collaborating with other staff in the planning and running of sessions so that the playground offers a broad range of play and activities, taking into account the needs and wishes of children, families and the wider community
• Ensuring the safe running of the playground by conducting health and safety and site checks, contributing to the on-going development of the site risk assessments and undertaking manual tasks as needed
• Collecting data, recording information and maintaining records including daily registers, daily reporting, accident and incident forms, registration and monitoring, recording safeguarding incidents.
• Building relationships, understanding and support for the playground and the children who attend and their families
• Managing social and professional relationships being mindful of GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements

About the rewards
For the role of Adventure Play Manager, you will work 20-25 hours per week and+ there is a salary on offer of £20,000 to £25,000 per annum.

About you
To be successful for the role of Adventure Play Manager you must have / be:

• A minimum level 3 qualification in Playwork, Childcare or Youth Work, or in a related field
• Skills, knowledge & experience of developing and delivering inclusion projects for those with SEND or other vulnerabilities
• An understanding of Ofsted requirements for play and childcare settings and how this is translated into practice
• Willingness to be the named day-to-day manager with Ofsted
• Proven experience of managing, supervising, motivating and developing, staff and volunteers
• Experience of managing the planning, delivery and evaluation of enriching play programmes and activities for children and young people
• Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social, emotional & mental health difficulties (SEMH)
• Ability to be welcoming and approachable to children, young people, parents, staff and visitors, and to work in partnership with local community
• Willingness to work some weekends when necessary
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
• A First Aid qualification

About the organisation
The Playground offers children and young people aged 5-15 a safe and exciting space to play, learn, and grow. Their inclusive playground provides a wide range of free, supervised activities, designed to foster creativity, friendship, and personal development. From adventurous outdoor play to skill-building opportunities, they create a nurturing environment where every child feels welcome. With a dedicated team of trained professionals, they ensure children enjoy their time with them while being in a safe, supportive, and fun-filled space.

Applying
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!