Timeless Play Facilitator Support

**_Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Older Australians and Children?_**
- Casual positions offering approximately 3 hours per week
- A position is available in the Mayfield Area and also in the Penshurst Area

**Our Vision **at Playgroup NSW is to positively impact every NSW child, their family and community in the first 2,000 days of life.

**Our Purpose **is to lead play-based programs and services for NSW families with children birth to school age, offering development, shared experiences, and family support, that results in active citizens and inclusive communities.

**Our Values** are to:
**_ Be child centric_**: Children are at the heart of our work.

**_ Lead change_**: Seek and encourage learning, innovation, and greater positive impact.

**_ Act with integrity_**_:_ Be honest, accountable and show respect.

**_ Work smart, play often_**_:_ Be goal focused, mindful of people's wellbeing and enjoy work.

Playgroup NSW (PGNSW) is driven by these values, demonstrates them in our work and in our relationships and encourages them across our membership and in all our activities.

The Timeless Play facilitator support will aid in the coordination of playgroups to connect children and their families with Older Australians in their local communities. The facilitator support must set up the physical environment and support older Australians, families, and their children throughout the session by leading and participating in planned activities that encourage all participants to engage with each other, form friendships, and develop communication skills.

**About the Role (**_tasks include but not limited to)_**

**Quality & Service Delivery**
- Support the development of a playgroup environment for all generations that is comfortable and inviting
- Ensure group session plans run efficiently and effectively.
- Interact positively with all participants, including adults and children, and encourage participation each week.
- Support children’s development where appropriate by modelling best practice for parents
- Support all generations to form relationships within the program.
- Assist in other functions and responsibilities where appropriate.

**Compliance & Continuous Improvement**
- Ensure that aged care residents have support workers with them at all times.
- Support the Facilitator to ensure playgroups comply with all relevant legislation, funding contracts, and reporting requirements.
- Ensure playgroups and stakeholders involved comply with Child Protection requirements at all times.
- Work towards achieving KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) set by the Programs Lead and Facilitator.
- Support the Facilitator to directly engage with playgroup participants through multiple methods, including seeking feedback, annual surveys, regular communication, including processes that support ongoing consultation with children.
- Ensure all attending families register with the program, and accurate records are kept at all times
- Ensure a risk assessment is conducted at the venue to ensure it is safe and appropriate and complete WH&S checks as requested.
- Ensure parents remain responsible for children at all times during the session.

**Financial**
- Support Programs Lead to obtain any related reporting information as requested

**People**
- Develop and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with children, families, team members, critical stakeholders, and facilities.
- Liaise with local community and aged care services to build community relationships.
- Responsible for a positive resident and family experience as well as ongoing engagement in the program
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with the Playgroup NSW Head office team when required
- Follow the guidelines set out by the Aged Care Facility
- Maintain a respectful and valued relationship between the aged care facility and Playgroup NSW

**About You**

**Qualifications**
- Degree/Diploma in a relevant field in Community Services, Volunteer Engagement and/or Early Childhood Education and Care
- Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check

**Skills**
- Demonstrated skills in providing professional written documentation as well as use of Microsoft office suite
- Effective communication, interpersonal and networking skills

**Experience**
- Practical knowledge and Understanding of Early Childhood Pedagogy and Practice
- Strong knowledge of intergenerational programs and their importance
- Demonstrated practical experience in delivering quality programs and services
- Ability to operate a playgroup session alongside residents, families, and children within an aged care facility
- Practical experience working in a fast paced, professional environment and ability to prioritise competing tasks as required
- Demonstrated experience in networking with external stakeholders
- Experience working in a Community Service or other related organisation is desirable
- Knowledge or experience working