Job Description

The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families.

As a Playworker, you will plan and deliver a range of inclusive, social, recreational and adventure play activities at The Yard.

Position:

Playworker (Part-time)

Location:

Linn Park, Glasgow

Salary:

12.80 per hour

Hours:

7.5 hours per week on a Saturday

Benefits:

32 days holiday per annum (pro rata - including public holidays), training & development opportunities, life assurance, company pension, health care cash back plan, employee assistance programme, free uniform

About the role:

You will play an active role in the set-up, delivery and development of recreational activities at our Saturday Family Session service, engaging children in creative play and the management of suitable activities for the different ages and interests of children.

About you:

Is creating fun and friendship your superpower?

If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love to have you on board.

This job is for you if you have:

Knowledge and experience of facilitating indoor and outdoor play opportunities and environments and leading recreational activities A demonstrable understanding of, and experience in, the value of play and working with children and young people with disabilities A proven ability to work in a flexible and creative manner, as an individual and as part of a team Knowledge and experience of facilitating young people's social activities

How to apply:

To understand more about the role, please download our Playworker job description from The Yard website: https://theyardscotland.org.uk/jobs

If you would like to apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form (which can be found on The Yard's website) to jobs@theyardscotland.org.uk by 9am on Tuesday 15th July.

All applications will be acknowledged and we will conduct interviews shortly after the closing date.

Any applications without a completed application form will be automatically rejected

The Yard aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on any grounds. The above post is subject to a PVG check and SSSC registration. Read our transparency statement for potential employees.

We very much welcome previous experience working as: Playworker, Support Worker, Care Worker, Pupil Support Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant and Voluntary Worker

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.80 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Every weekend Weekends only
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025
Reference ID: GPWPT