Deputy Manager - Playwork
1 day ago
Basingstoke
*Hours: *07:15 - 09:00 and 15:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday. Between 26 and 40 hours available during school holidays. Are you passionate about working with children? Do you have strong leadership skills and a desire to make a positive impact in an out-of-school club setting? OSCAHS will provide high-quality wraparound childcare at Hounsome Fields Primary School from September 2025. We’re on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to support our team. This role is perfect for someone with experience in childcare or playwork, looking to take the next step in their career. • Support the Club Manager in running daily sessions and take the lead in their absence., • Create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment where children aged 4-11 can thrive., • Plan and deliver engaging activities, from arts and crafts to sports and games., • Build strong relationships with children, families, and school staff., • Provide guidance to Playworkers, helping them grow and develop their skills. • Experience in childcare or playwork, ideally with leadership experience., • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Playwork/Childcare., • Excellent communication and organisational skills., • A proactive attitude, ready to jump into children’s play and support the team. • Paid birthday leave and annual social events., • Career development opportunities, including leadership training., • Free uniform, auto-enrol pension scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme., • Staff discounts, • Free childcare (subject to availability). Apply now and take the next step in your childcare career with OSCAHS. We look forward to hearing from you! Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: From £13.50 per hour Benefits: • Additional leave, • Childcare, • Company events, • Company pension, • Employee discount, • Free parking, • Health & wellbeing programme, • On-site parking Experience: • Childcare: 2 years (required), • Leadership: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: • Driving Licence (preferred) Location: • Basingstoke RG23 (required) Work Location: In person