Play Worker

Application closing date
11/09/2023
- Location
Halifax
- Salary
Scale 2, scp 4 £21,189 per annum pro rata
- Package
18.5 hours per week, fixed term for 2 years
- Job category/type
Council
- Job description**Post Ref: CC772**

Play Services deliver sessions to young people aged 5-14 years through a variety of programmes. You will assist in running Open Access Play Scheme with the Short Breaks programme, in locations across Calderdale. Included is additional support for young people with SEND.

There are multiple strands to role of Play Worker including Key working children with multiple and complex needs who are often difficult to engage, have challenges with education and require one to one support.

The role requires flexibility, patience and commitment to Improving outcomes for our children.

The Job of the Play Worker is to support the Lead staff to facilitate and develop the programme. Interacting with young people in a safe and structured environment. Planning and reporting on sessions.

You will plan and organise activities, materials and equipment. Deal with Injuries and emergencies and Liaise with Parents, carers and other professionals.

They will encourage fair and caring behaviour. Building children’s confidence and self-esteem. Good communication skills and a level of confidence and leadership are required.

This is an exciting and rewarding role that will suit anyone wishing to pursue a career in working in with children and young people.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

**Closing Date: 11th September 2023**
Interviews: TBC

We may utilise digital interview methods.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.