Childrens Nursery Play Worker

5 days ago

Bolton, United Kingdom Croft House Nursery Full time

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing nursery.
- Access to discounts at 100's of retailers through Bright Exchange
- Discounted childcare
- Health & Wellbeing Programme (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Pension scheme

**About Us**:
At our Outstanding Nursery, we take pride in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children in the areas of Horwich, Bolton, Adlington, Blackrod, Wigan and Westhoughton. Our spacious and well-resourced facility is highly regarded for its commitment to excellence. We are currently seeking a playworker to join our dedicated and fun-loving team.

**Position Overview**

As a Playworker, you will play a key role in supporting children in both our wraparound care and nursery setting.

This role is to work Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

There are a number of options of shifts for the position which can be discussed at the interview stage:
7:30am-6pm

7:30am - 9am

3pm - 6pm

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Supporting our **wraparound care** sessions (**7:30-9 AM & 3-6 PM**), providing engaging and fun activities for children before and after their school day.
- Working in the nursery rooms between **9 AM - 3 PM** to support children’s learning and play, and covering staff training as needed.
- Building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff to create a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Encouraging children’s independence, social skills, and emotional development through creative and structured play.
- Supporting children with mealtimes, personal care, and transitions throughout the day.
- Following nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health & safety regulations.

**About You**

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have a genuine passion for working with children. You should:

- Have experience working with children in an early years or playwork setting.
- Be creative, energetic, and able to engage children in play-based activities.
- Have good communication and teamwork skills.
- Be reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to the needs of the nursery.
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) a relevant childcare/playwork qualification (desirable but not essential).
- Hold a valid DBS check or be willing to complete one before starting.

**What We Offer**
- Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
- A friendly and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

**How to Apply**:
**Safer Recruitment**

**Contact Information**:
We look forward to welcoming a new member to our outstanding nursery team

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

Pay: From £12.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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