Job Description

Are you passionate about children's play and looking for a rewarding role that allows you to make a positive impact?

Split shifts: 07:15 - 09:00 and 3pm - 6pm, Monday to Friday. Term Time only.

Our Playworkers organise, plan and take part in play and leisure activities for children, before and after school, as well as school holidays. Our Playworkers care and supervise the children, making sure they are safe and happy.

Playworker Job Duties:

Setting up the club to create a safe and secure play environment ready for when children arrive Meeting and greeting children and their families Supervise children effectively to ensure they are safe Support a variety of play opportunities for children aged 4 - 11 years Participate in children's play as and when requested by the children. Plan and deliver a range of exciting activities based on the children's interests. Encourage children to participation in new activities to expand their interests Celebrate diversity and promote inclusive practice Commitment to safeguarding the children in our care

Skills/Qualifications:

Caring and sensitive to children's individual needs Active and energetic. Prepared to get involved in children's play. Knowledge and understanding of the Playwork Principles Good communication skills Team player and ability to use initiative Basic IT skills 2 GSCEs grades 9 - 4 (A - C) or equivalent
Applicants must be aged 17 years or older to be included in ratios

Desirable skills/qualifications

Previous childcare and/or Playwork experience NVQ Level 2 in Playwork/Childcare Current Paediatric First Aid certificate Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 Basic safeguarding training Current and valid driving licence

Supporting your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Full and comprehensive induction Regular supervisions Annual performance appraisal Training opportunities, including an opportunity to access NVQ training in Playwork

Other great reasons to become a Playworker at OSCAHS

EAP - Employee Assistance Programme, offering a variety of wellbeing and legal support schemes Staff discount Annual leave (5.6 weeks or equivalent) Birthday day off (paid leave) Privilege Days Free childcare at host school (subject to availability) Pension auto enrolment Training and career development in Playwork Great working environment

Hours & Pay

Starting rate from 12.25. Split shift: 07:25 - 08:55 and 15:00 - 18:00 from Monday - Friday in term time. 22.5 hours per week

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about providing exceptional childcare, we would love to hear from you today.

OSCAHS is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to safeguarding the children and young people in our care. Working within our organisation is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, which is satisfactory to OSCAHS, as well as two satisfactory references. We will require full sight of the DBS certificate, and if appropriate, we will also check your status online via the DBS Update Service.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.25 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Childcare Company events Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SH/PW/0825
Expected start date: 26/08/2025