Jobsplus Permit: 05/2025

Playworkers Skolasajf 2025

Applicable for both, Malta and Gozo

The Foundation for Educational Service (FES) invites prospective employees to apply for the role of Playworker for the Skolasajf 2025 programme, which begins on the 9th of July 2024. The contract will commence on the 1st of July 2025 to allow time for necessary training and preparation required for the role. This opportunity is open to all Centres across Malta and Gozo.

Mandatory on-site training will take place on 7th and 8th July 2025 (attendance is compulsory).

Remuneration

Rate of pay is €7.88.

The employee will work on a part-time basis, with a maximum of thirty (30) hours per week. Employee rostering will be determined based on the operational needs of the service. Employees on an indefinite contract will return to their regular indefinite roles during the September Bridge Holidays.

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Application Process

Applications are to be submitted online including the uploading of copies of documentation as requested in the eligibility criteria.

Closing date of this application is Friday 28th February 2025 at noon.

Applicants who previously (in 2024) held the Centre Coordinator's role with FES and provided proof of this will be exempt from the interview process, subject to satisfactory past performance with FES.

During the application process, you will be asked to indicate your preferred localities. While this information will aid in the placement process, final placements will be based on the interview rankings and the specific requirements of each centre.

For further information or assistance with your application, please contact us via email at hr.fes@gov.mt or call 22586835/76/70/11.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

As from this year, all applicants that do not possess a qualification in education, will be required to attend a number of compulsory training sessions.

By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be in possession of the below eligibility criteria:

Applicants must be in possession of either:
- A qualification pegged at MQF Level 4 or
- Two Qualifications pegged at MQF Level 3 (in either Maltese, English, Mathematics, Sciences, Information Technology, and Environmental Studies or other), or;
- 2 years’ experience working with a group of children in a registered institution (Jobsplus History as proof of experience must be uploaded), or ;
- Attending a higher institution (proof of attendance is to be uploaded), or;
- Certificate of or confirmation of acceptance into the Playworkers Development course offered by FES, organised by IFE.
Ability to communicate in Maltese and/or English;
A police conduct (issued within the past six months).
- In order to apply online for your police conduct please follow this link > https://kondotti.gov.mt/
Candidates with a food handling certificate and a first aid will be given preference.
Those candidates who are under 18 years of age are to upload the birth certificate, a copy of their ID card from both sides and a medical note from their doctor stating that they are fit for work (saved in pdf format); only those candidates who are 17 years of age and older are eligible to apply;
Employment history issued by Josbplus as proof of experience.

JOB PURPOSE

To carry out duties in relation to the day-to-day operation of the Skolasajf.
To undertake face to face work with the children in delivering programmes of activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring that the programme of activities delivered is interesting, valuable, and appropriate to the children using the facilities. The playworker needs to follow the FES Programme of Activities to provide a variety of play and learning opportunities, while identifying and accommodating changing needs.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of programme users through checking equipment, undertaking first line child protection measures, and organising activities appropriate to the users at any given time.
Providing a positive model of behaviour, by being well acquainted with FES policies & procedures and ensuring that such policies are being followed.

Ensuring that parents, carers, and other visitors are made to feel welcome on visiting the Centre. Any information requested by parents, carers or guardians are to be directed to the centre coordinator. At no point are playworkers to discuss matters with parents, carers, and guardians.
Maximising the learning value of the activities through planning, evaluation, and self- reflection. Keeping in mind that some children may require special attention and/or will have come from various cultural and religious backgrounds.
Lead groups of children in various activities, such as physical games, arts and crafts, creative play, games, and other learning activities. Manage behaviours and adapt the activity to meet the needs of groups or individuals. Following planning, resources are to be prepared prior to the activity.
Support children on a reduced ratio, ensuring that they are included in activities being conducted and/or planning activities that support the child’s learning.
Contributing to the accountability of the centre through assisting in the maintenance of agreed records including registers, serious injury reports, incident reports, guardian consent forms and collecting of money including issuing of receipts

Report immediately any areas of concern, such as bullying, suspected abuse on children or any other grave matter, to the Centre Coordinator and / or PER.

Transport-related Duties

Without prejudice to the obligations of the owner and driver of the vehicle concerned regarding the safety of passengers and the full observance of the law and regulations related to transport matters, a Playworker may be required to carry out transport-related duties, with a child individual educational needs, should the requirement be indicated by the Foundation for Educational Services.

In such cases, the Playworker shall:

assist in the boarding and un-boarding of pupils on and off the transport vehicle and, in the case of pupils who are wheelchair/buggy users, put on the restraints on the wheelchair/buggy and put on the passenger restraint on the pupils to ensure safety during transportation;
carry out transport supervision duties to and from school when the transport of pupils during normal school hours is necessary; supervision duties carried out outside centre hours shall be remunerated at the same rate.

Other Duties

The Officer shall perform other duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, FES according to the exigencies of the Foundation for Educational Services.