SHEFFIELD CITY
COUNCIL
JOB DESCRIPTION
Informal Enquiries to Richard Fowler – 0114 2735689
DIRECTORATE:
SERVICE:
DIVISION/SECTION:
POST TITLE:
GRADE:
Development, Environment and Leisure
Culture
Activity Sheffield
Street Play Ranger
Sug 3 (Fixed)
RESPONSIBLE
TO:
Team Manager
RESPONSIBLE
FOR:
Casuals staff and volunteers within the
Street Play Team
HOLIDAYS AND
SICKNESS
RELIEF:
PURPOSE OF THE
JOB:
Cover for and by Street Play Co-ordinator
and other staff within the team
The prime purpose of the job is to assist in the
delivery of wide ranging play programmes,
activities and play projects to meet the needs
of local children and young people in a variety
of community settings at key times including
evenings and weekends..
The post holder will work with the direction of
the Street Play Co-ordinator to deliver and coordinate agreed service targets for the street
play project
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SPECIFIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
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To contribute to service planning, in conjunction with other officers
To contribute to planning, supervising and delivery of play programmes
that meet the needs of all people within the community
To reduce barriers to participation by providing culturally sensitive activity’s
as appropriate
To raise awareness of and participation in play and physical activity
To work within the policies and procedures of the city council
To assist the street play co-ordinator when necessary in developing exit
routes and sustainable play opportunities to follow the core street play
programmes.
Fundamental Policy Commitment
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To supervise the street play sessional staff within the Street Play Team
To be responsible for safe working practices as defined by Directorate,
City Council policy and street play risk assessments
Strategy and performance Management
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To contribute to target setting and performance management within the
street play team, as advised by the Street Play Co-ordinator
Service development
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To contribute towards continuous improvement in the service in order to
meet changing client/customer needs and ensure that the service remains
at the forefront of innovation and change
To continue to develop a personal knowledge and expertise of Activity
Sheffield and Play and to undertake training as appropriate in order to
generate new ideas for the service and to meet the changing needs of the
post
To Contribute to the promotion, development and opportunities for Activity
Sheffield and Street Play in conjunction with other related agencies in the
Sheffield
Staff management and Supervision
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To supervise and motivate other play workers, sessional staff and
volunteers leading by example
Communication and Co-operation
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To develop positive working relationships, with colleagues and with
individuals, groups and agencies outside the council
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Finance and budgets
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To provide value for money services through ensuring that they are carried
out in the most cost effective manner and within the budgets allocated
To comply with the Councils Financial Regulations and Standing Orders.
Maintaining spending within approved levels
Information and administration
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To supervise and operate information systems to ensure that services are
efficient, effective, economic and are meeting equity targets
To contribute towards reports and summaries as appropriate
Other duties
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To undertake any other duties and responsibilities which do not change
the character and purpose of the post as may be determined after
negotiations between management, the post holder and the appropriate
trade union
All duties and responsibilities should be carried out in accordance with agreed
Council policies and procedures having regard to the Council’s fundamental
commitments to efficient service provision, promotion of Equal Opportunities
and Health and Safety culture, a customer focused approach, good employee
relations and the Council’s Best Managed Council programme.
Any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may arise.
Issue date:
Mar 2007
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SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST: Street Play Worker
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Skills/Knowledge:
A general understanding of children's
development and play
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
Application
Form/Interview
Understanding of local and national
developments for play provision
Interview
Able to plan and organise children’s
programmes and play provisions
Application
Form/Interview
Able to monitor and control financial and nonfinancial resources
Knowledge of the legal and health and safety
standards as they affect play provision including
risk and adventure play
Able to use ICT technology (word processing
skills, use of excel spreadsheets)
Interview
Application
Form/Interview
Application Form
Experience/Qualifications/Training:
Experience of working in the play field for at
least one year
Experience of working with a wide range of
agencies including statutory and voluntary
groups
Application Form
Application Form
Recent experience of working with children of
different abilities across a range of ages
Good oral communication and interpersonal
skills
Application
Form/Interview
Interview/References
Evidence of experience in creating effective
team working and supervising volunteers
Evidence of commitment to personal
development and training
Application
Form/Interview
Application Form
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Work Related Circumstances
Understanding of and commitment to equal
opportunities
Able and willing to work frequent irregular hours
including evenings and weekends to meet the
needs of the required service provision
Application
Form/References
Interview/References
Interview
Able and willing to work in a range of
challenging environments.
Interview
Motivated, with high personal standards
Hold a full clean driving and be willing to drive a
vehicle on occasions as part of the post
Application
Form/Interview
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