Job Description

Application closing date
30/06/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale 2, 12.26 per hour
Package
Casual
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref: CC449

Play Services deliver play sessions to young people aged 5-14 years through various programmes. You will assist in running Open Access Play sessions through the Short Breaks programme. We are in a variety of locations across Calderdale. The programme runs After school and holidays sessions.
Included is additional support for young people with SEND aged between 5 to 16 years. We also support children with multiple and complex needs as part of our keywork programme.
Optional term time keywork may be developed for the right candidate.

The Job of the Play Worker is to support the Lead staff to facilitate and run Inclusive, empowering play sessions. Delivering a wide variety of fun activities. Interacting with young people in a safe and structured environment and reporting on sessions.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children and young people. They will understand the benefits of play work and how it can help young people advance. A level of confidence and good communication skills are required. This is an exciting and rewarding role. It may suit anyone wishing to pursue a career in working with children and young people or in children services.

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: 30th June 2025

Interviews to be held week commencing 14th July

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.

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

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.