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Specialist Playworkers

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The Short Breaks team helps children and young people with disabilities and complex needs to engage in active and age appropriate play opportunities which promote their independence, social skills and well-being.

You will be enthusiastic, flexible and ideally have experience working with school aged children and young people in an inclusive setting. Having a caring and child-centred attitude, you will help create a positive environment that provides children and young people with opportunities to experience a wide range of play opportunities, explore activities and experiment, develop friendships and have fun.

Salary:  £12.46 hr / £12.80 Saturdays

Hours:   Primary 9am - 1pm and Secondary 11am - 3pm term time only

Holiday Club offers 6 hours per session. Sessions run weekdays during most school holidays 08/8.30am to 2.30pm (10 weeks p.a.). Staff can be contracted for every holiday or flexi.

If you are playful and creative, a team player and an effective communicator, we’d love to hear from you.

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Location: Twerton and Odd Down, Bath

How to apply: Download job description and application form below. Please return to: - enquires@bathareaplayproject.co.uk

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Community Playworkers

Job Application & Description Below

We are seeking happy and enthusiastic Playworkers to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children and a strong background in supporting the child's right to play. As a Playworker, you will create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment for children to be in control of their play. Your leadership skills will be essential in managing activities and creating positive interactions amongst children.

This role is based OUTDOORS in public parks and spaces and will be facilitating play alongside and supporting parents to build confidence and understand the importance of free play for their child's development.

Dates of work are: Training Days Mon 21st and Tues 22nd July, Playday dates 23rd and 24th July, 28th to 31st July (Mon to Thurs), 4th, 5th and 6th August and 12th, 13th & 14th August. Playday work times are 10am to 4.30pm, exception on the 6th 9am to 5pm.

Responsibilities

Supervise and engage with children during the playday, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Plan and facilitate age-appropriate play and activities that promote physical, social, and emotional development.
Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to build strong relationships.
Manage behaviour in a positive manner, encouraging cooperation and respect among children.
Maintain a clean and organised space for play, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
Work in a way that promotes inclusivity and diversity within the play environment.
Collaborate with other staff members to support the overall development of children and each other.

Qualifications

Previous experience working with children in a school or out of school setting or similar setting is highly desirable.
A background in Education or relevant childcare qualifications, sports coaching can be helpful.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage groups of children effectively.
Excellent verbal communication skills in English.
A genuine passion for working with children and fostering their development through play.
Ability to work as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative when required.

If you are committed to providing high-quality play and enriching experiences for children, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Playworker with BAPP.

Work is over specified dates from 21^st July to 14^th August and whilst we prefer applicants to be available for all, we are flexible.

To apply, complete and return the Application Form to caroline@bathareaplayproject.co.uk

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Community Playworker
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We welcome applications using our Appliction Form and Equalities Form; please state when you would be available for an informal interview when applying. We can provide an immediate start.

Where you do not hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will require this and can pay for a new Enhanced DBS