Play Worker

7 days ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom CLASP Full time

We are required to recruit a **Part Time Play Worker** (**Monday 2-6, Tuesday 2-6, Wednesday 2-6, Thursday 2-6). Extra 30 minutes availble weekly to join staff meeting at 1:30 pm on Wednesdays**

**16 hrs a week: £10.90 - we are a living wage employer.**

Over the school holidays (except Christmas), we run clubs in which hours and shifts change and we go on trips and offer different activities and visits to ensure the children have different experiences as per play work principles.

You will be required to supervise and interact with the children whilst ensuring their wellbeing, health and safety is provided for and monitored at all times (SHANNARI). This is of paramount importance in this role. You will work as part of a supportive team and use your own initiative and creativity to plan activities, set up play spaces, provide and facilitate play and attend relevant training.

Experience of working with children is essential and a qualification in Playwork (e.g. SVQ 3) is desirable. You must be willing to work towards SVQ 3 if you do not already hold the qualification.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- No weekends

School type:

- Primary school

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- PVG (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 04/03/2024



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