Play Worker: Play Ambassador

If you are looking for a joyful new role, passionate about play, enjoy working with children and making memories; a new career as a Play Ambassador could be the role for you.

We're looking for adventurous artists, sensational swimmers, imaginative superheroes, crazy play chefs, enchanting storytellers and marvellous musicians to join our incredible team!

Imagine the best family club in the world, with state of the art play facilities (that's us, we've even won awards!) Purple Dragon is a luxury private members club, providing effortless family time, all of the time, for families with children up to twelve years of age. We’re the place for children that loves adults, where great memories are made.

Play is the heart of our business and we take it seriously, it’s how children learn and whilst we’re a hospitality business there’s an educational by-product to what we do.

Our team of energetic Play Ambassadors ensure that the monthly theme is brought to life through delivering innovative adventures, activities and child-initiated play experiences. From penalty shoot outs to Valoclimb challenges, sensory play and puppet shows to smoothie making and saving the world on a superhero SOS! Each day brings a new adventure.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• To deliver creative and imaginative play sessions in structured classes across the club play areas in accordance with the Play Team guidelines and Weekly Themes.
• To facilitate free play with members throughout the club – being inclusive and welcoming to all.
• To deliver epic pool parties, play adventures and swimming lessons in our amazing pool. (Additional specialist training will be provided to deliver these.)
• Ensure the environment is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, in line with the club’s procedures and policies. Be alert to safety hazards at work, completing appropriate checks and recording and reporting of hazards and incidents.
• To set up the play areas for activities, rotate and clean resources and ensure a range of age-appropriate toys and games are available and ready for play.
• Prepare for and deliver weekly adventures and experiences ensuring these are safe, age appropriate and engaging in accordance with planning framework and timetable.
• Supervise and monitor group play, assisting and intervening where appropriate.
• Assist in implementing our Fair Play Code, leading by example and communicating consistently.
• To work as a team to deliver a 5* family experience for our members.
• To undertake such other duties as the Management of the Club might reasonably expect appropriate to the job grade.
• To be alert to hazards at work and to be aware of responsibility for personal safety in addition to Purple Dragon’s legal responsibilities.

Skills

• Minimum 1 year of work experience of delivering children’s activities in professional settings, such as; childcare, play and educational environments, sports/dance/music camps or holiday clubs.
• Minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Play work/ childcare or SEQ Level 2 or equivalent. Those with SEQ Level 1 swimming assistant will also be considered. Other relevant skills and qualifications will also be considered, such as a musical talent or a BA in Art or Music.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Can swim
• Clear Enhanced DBS.

Personality

• Passionate about play and child engagement.
• Creative, able to use imagination and original ideas to engage in play activities. From serving cheese-boards at teddy bears picnics to disco dancing like a robot!
• Organized, calm and collected.
• The ability to communicate with both children and adults simultaneously (occasionally dressed as a dinosaur)
• Be energetic with high levels of stamina.
• Attention to detail and drive to deliver excellent customer service.

Other useful things you'll want to know

Location: Chelsea, London (club-based role). Nearest underground stations are Sloane Square & Victoria.

Pay & benefits: £27,352 - £28,852 per annum inclusive of tronc/service charge. Full-time 40 hours per week, over 5 days. Weekend availability is required for full time positions. (zero-hour contracts also available).

• 28 days of Holiday per year 
• Regular Training, from child welfare to magic tricks!
• Rewards and recognition evenings.
• Full uniform supplied.
• Lunch on duty provided.

Further benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Referral programme   
• Additional days off for birthday & long service