Job Title: Children’s Programme Day Staff & Safeguarding Lead Reports to: Safeguarding Lead / Event Manager Location: Dartford, Kent Date(s): 28th June to 15th August 2025 Working Hours: 8:00am – 16:00pm Job Purpose: To deliver and support engaging, safe, and inclusive activities for children during the programme days. Staff will be responsible for both facilitating group activities and ensuring the wellbeing of all children, contributing to a positive and structured learning and play environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead or assist in structured activities (e.g., storytelling, crafts, games, learning sessions) Supervise and engage with children, ensuring their safety, enjoyment, and inclusion Foster a fun and supportive atmosphere, promoting participation and cooperation Prepare activity spaces and materials and assist with setup/pack-down Respond calmly and appropriately to minor behaviour or emotional issues Follow instructions from the Safeguarding Lead Report any safeguarding or welfare concerns immediately Requirements: Experience working with children in a formal or informal setting (e.g., school, youth work, Sunday school, childcare) Friendly, confident, and patient with strong communication skills Punctual, reliable, and able to work as part of a team Commitment to child safety, wellbeing, and inclusion A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) must be present on the day; staff must be aware of who this is and escalate any safeguarding concerns to them immediately Willingness to undergo safeguarding training or briefing prior to the event Desirable: DBS check (or willingness to undergo one) Paediatric First Aid certification (or basic first aid knowledge) Creative or practical skills (e.g., arts & crafts, drama, music, sports) Experience supporting children with additional needs
Join Our Team at Bumble Bells Day Nursery! 📍 Location: 04 High Street, Green Street Green, BR6 6BQ At Bumble Bells Day Nursery, we’re a professional yet close-knit team dedicated to creating a warm, friendly environment where both children and staff can truly flourish. Our ethos is centered on happiness, growth, and providing an enabling environment for every child—and a workplace you’ll genuinely love to be a part of. Why Join Us? A welcoming, supportive, and friendly atmosphere Excellent opportunities for career development We are currently looking for passionate Level 3 Practitioners to join our team and grow with us.