Job Description

Job Title: Play Worker - Summer Playscheme 2025

Location:

Whalley Range, Manchester

Hours:

20 hours per week (Monday to Thursday)

Dates:

Monday 28th July - Thursday 21st August 2025 (4 Weeks)

Pay:

12.50 - 13.50 per hour (based on experience)

Application Deadline:

Monday 30th June 2025, 3:00 PM

Start Date:

Monday 28th July 2025

About Us

Community (Youth) on Solid Ground - YSG is a vibrant youth charity based in South Manchester, delivering high-quality programmes that promote fun, friendship, fitness, and life skills. We are now recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Play Workers to join our exciting

Summer Playscheme 2025

, designed to engage local children in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment.

Job Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with children and contributing to their growth through fun and engaging activities. As a Play Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of daily sessions throughout the summer programme.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times Engage children in structured and free play activities, encouraging creativity and participation Set up and pack away play equipment and activity stations each day Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate games, crafts, and workshops Build positive relationships with children, parents, and fellow team members Provide friendly and informative feedback to parents/carers at pick-up times Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and inclusive play environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're looking for someone who is:

Energetic and enthusiastic

with a genuine passion for working with children

Honest, reliable, and punctual

Supportive and approachable

, with strong communication skills

Hardworking and adaptable

, with a proactive attitude towards teamwork and play-based learning

Requirements

Previous experience working with children or young people (preferred but not essential) Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Successful applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two satisfactory references Commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and the wellbeing of children

Job Type:

Part-time (Fixed-term: 4 weeks)

Benefits:

Casual dress code On-site gym access Free gym membership during programme duration Opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly team Valuable experience working in a community-led youth setting

How to Apply

Please send your

CV

and a short

cover email

outlining your interest and availability to:

admin@yosg.org.uk

We encourage early applications as interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.50-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Gym membership On-site gym
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2024
Reference ID: Playscheme HAF 25
Expected start date: 28/07/2025