Floating Play Support Worker

Company: SNOOP, Special Needs Objective Outreach Project
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Location: Bradford
Job Description:

Job Summary


A floater can either be an employee who goes around different positions within the same company, This is an excellent position for those who enjoy springing to keep things fresh and broaden their knowledge. We require this role as it is becoming that traditional 9-5 jobs are becoming less common in today’s rapidly evolving job market, we are looking for an employee who is already familiar with the company to be moved from one department to another to cover for whoever isn’t available.


This role is to work across SNOOP/Tadpoles Nursery staff teams to maintain the smooth running of the services. Due to the nature of the work of the charity, the role requires you to have experience of working with children and adults with SEND and the need to be adaptable/prepared to learn aspects of the following job descriptions as relevant and proportionate to this role –



  • Early Years Practitioner

  • Adults Support Worker

  • Working within the service guidance, policies and procedures.

  • To work and liaise with team members and management.

  • Be aware of the children and adults’individual needs at all times – the welfare and wellbeing of the child and young person is our top priority.

  • Be outcome focused with children and adults as required and/or needed.

  • Provide all areas of personal care for the children and adults where appropriate and required – Only staff with an Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) and appropriate training will be allowed to take on this role.In house training will be provided where required..

  • Maintain an overview of individual child/adult cases – Keeping routine records and liaising with the parents/carer and external agencies where appropriate and required.

  • Build positive relationships with parents/carers and the parent/carer support team.

  • Work within the children and families act 2014, Care Act 2014, the EYFS framework and Play Work Principles

  • Be prepared to access and attend relevant and update training as required.

  • Plan, prepare, participate in activities with the staff teams

  • Adhere to all organisational policies at all times including recognition and identification of how tosafeguard all children, in line with policies and procedures as required by SNOOP and Bradford Local Authority

  • Support children and adults to achieve and make progress.


Responsibilities:



  • You are responsible to your HR Manager and the CEO.

  • Be able to work on own initiative and respond to changing needs

  • Self motivated

  • A positive “can do” attitude

  • Approachable

  • Demonstrates confidentiality and builds trust

  • A team player – supports colleagues and works with others to achieve the best outcome for the young people and the service.

  • Have good IT skills

  • Have good communication skills

  • Be able to provide a welcoming attitude and environment for people attend and visit.


All employees must adhere to the Charity’s Policies and Procedures relating to :



  • GDPR/data protection and Sharing Information

  • Equality and Diversity including responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act

  • Enhanced DBS check and declaration of conviction/safeguarding.

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Posted: October 23rd, 2026