Job Description

Part-time Playworker, Kirkcaldy

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

Location:

Overton Community Centre, Kirkcaldy

Salary:

12.80 per hour

Hours:

Weekends

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:

One of your key responsibilities will be to 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
Join us in making a difference in the lives of children through play!

How to apply:

To understand more about the role, please visit our website for our full Playworker job description.

Please complete the job application form and equal opportunities monitoring form available on our website and return them to: jobs@theyardscotland.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE: The Yard does not accept CVs.

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: No more than 16 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Every weekend Weekend availability Weekends only
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/08/2025