Job Description

Job Introduction



We are looking for a dedicated Playworker to assist the Management Team in planning a range of suitable activities.



You should be able to work with the children to prepare activities and organise and lead safe, creative, play opportunities.

Providing full care for the children including:

delivering children to class in the morning, collecting children from class and delivering them safely to their parents or carers at the end of the day. You should have the ability to promote positive behavior within Brightsparks, alongside preparing nutritional snacks for children, administering first aid as appropriate and encouraging parental involvement and support.



The hours will be part-time 7.5 hours per week supporting with our Breakfast Club provision from 7.30 to 9.00am, Monday-Friday.



This job will close on Wednesday 15th October 2025 and shortlisting will take place later that week. Interviews will then be held on W/C 20th October - exact dates to be confirmed.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.



All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.



Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.



N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.



Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.



If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk



If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/



If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk



Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so.



The Council's full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/