POSITION DESCRIPTION – VOLUNTEER PLAY ASSISTANT
Position Title
VOLUNTEER PLAY
ASSISTANT
Department
LADY LAWLEY COTTAGE
Location
COTTESLOE
Direct/Indirect Reports
N/A
Reports to
Activity Coordinator
Date Revised
May 2017
 Position Level Descriptor
An individual at the Team Member level is accountable for their own performance and contributes to team
performance. People at the Team Member level do not have any people reporting to them on a day to day
basis
 Position Summary
Lady Lawley Cottage provides high quality services to young people with a disability (aged 0-18 years) and
their families. Clients are supported through our three programmes which include:

High Needs Unit, offers fixed and often long term supports to children with specific support needs

Day & Short Stays, providing service users the chance to ‘have a break’ from home whilst taking part in
new and exciting activities and meet other young people

Community Engagement programme, supporting our clients in the home/community through a range of
strategies offered throughout the Perth metro area.
The Play Assistant Volunteer position assists our Activity Coordinator to run and facilitate on-site activities
and excursions for the young people at LLC. Activities may include arts & crafts, baking, face painting,
musical play, imagination play (dress up’s), water play and well as trips off site to local parks, attractions and
amusements.
Primarily required for weekends and school holidays this role would suit someone who is keen to volunteer
on a regular basis.
 Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
 Help to organise and facilitate on site activities
 Attend excursions and provide assistance to our support teams whilst off site
 Ensure that clients are engaged and happy whilst part in planned activities/events.
 Willingness to think outside the box, to be proactive and flexible when engaging with out young people
 Ensure that our young people are safe whilst taking part in activities through compliance of Red Cross
policy & procedure.
 Attendance and participation in Lady Lawley Induction Training
 Completion of mandatory Red Cross e-learning modules
 Position Selection Criteria
Technical Competencies
 A passion for working with children of all ages and abilities.
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 A confident, fun and happy personality
 Good communication skills
 Flexibility and willingness to assist where needed
 Available during the school holiday period.
Essential Qualifications/Licenses
 Working with Children check as it is a mandatory requirement for this role and our volunteer coordinator
can assist with the application process.
 Successful Red Cross Crim Trac as it is a mandatory requirement for this role
Behavioural Capabilities
 MODEL | Demonstrate Care and Commitment | Demonstrates the Seven Fundamental Principles
of the Red Cross Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service,
Unity and Universality
Actively demonstrates behaviours consistent with Red Cross Fundamental Principles | Assists others
within the framework of Red Cross goals and Fundamental Principles | Acts as a practical resource to
vulnerable people | Identifies and addresses needs, issues and concerns of clients | Consistently
demonstrates behaviours in accordance with the Red Cross Code of Conduct
 MODEL | Value Diversity | Promotes respect for diversity and human dignity
Appreciates the diversity of Red Cross’s people and clients | Considers the impact of words and
behaviour when interacting with others | Is sensitive to others feelings | Listens to and acknowledges
 COLLABORATE I Teamwork and Collaboration I Works with others to achieve shared goals
Collaborates with team members to achieve shared outcomes I Actively participates in team decision
making I Contributes to team outcomes I Demonstrates an understanding of the links between personal
goals, team goals and organisational goals I Consistently participates in team building activities I
Demonstrates effective team behaviours such as respect, integrity, honesty, trust and support
 COLLABORATE | Share Information and Communicate Effectively | Shares information consistently
and transparently
Proactively shares information and ideas | Actively listens to aid understanding | Ensure others have a
chance to offer a point of view | Asks questions to clarify situation | Encourages others’ point of view
 General
Conditions
All Red Cross staff and volunteers are required to:
 Adhere to the 7 fundamental principles of Red Cross:
Humanity | Impartiality | Neutrality | Independence | Voluntary Service | Unity | Universality
 Act at all times in accordance with the Australian Red Cross Code of Conduct and Child Protection Code
of Conduct
 Demonstrate skill, knowledge and behaviour to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a
culturally respectful way
 Comply with the Work Health and Safety management system
 Undertake a police check prior to commencement and every 3 years thereafter. Police check renewals
may be required earlier than 3 years in order to comply with specific contractual or legislative
requirements
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 Support a child safe organisation by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children, youth and
vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirements
 Assist the organisation on occasion, in times of national, state or local emergencies or major disasters
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