Job Description

Play Alloa are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Sessional Youth Worker for our expanding After School Youth Group!! Experience working with young people with ASN and disabilities is preferred, as well as the ability to work creatively as part of a team to deliver innovative and engaging activities.

The sessions will run term time, and we are looking for someone to work Tuesday to Friday 230pm to 6pm (14 hours total) with extra hours available for holiday cover etc

Please note: The successful candidate will already have experience in play or youthwork and hold ,or have a willingness to gain, the appropriate qualification to register with the SSSC Daycare of Children.

All applications to be submitted via email: hr@playalloa.co.uk

Please contact Amanda Rafferty on the above email to request an application form

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: Sessional Youth Worker

Post:

Sessional Youth Worker

Place of Work:

Alloa

Responsible To:

Session Coordinator (in first instance)

Purpose of Post

To deliver a range of high quality, creative, play and social, 'after school club' opportunities for children/young people with disabilities and additional support needs, with a view to raising confidence, self-esteem and resilience.

Contract Basis:

Temporary term time until Summer 2027

Hours:

Tuesday to Friday 2.30pm-6.30pm (additional hours may also be available)

Closing Date for Applications:

Friday 24th October 2025 (An application form will be sent for completion)

Rate of Pay:

13.00 per hour

Pay Frequency:

Monthly as applicable

Essential Requirements:

Applicants must be SSSC registered, have a relevant National Certificate in Early Years/Playwork/Childhood Practice which allows them to be SSSC Registerable for Children & Young People, or be willing to train to appropriate level.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Areas

Session Delivery

Quality Assurance

Session Delivery

To deliver individual Youth Sessions at our new After School Youth Club under the direction of the Session Coordinator:

To provide a range of creative and inclusive play/social opportunities

To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment

Including:

Delivering a quality Session

Supporting Service Users of all abilities in choosing, resourcing and planning their own activities

Resourcing Play Spaces as required

Rotating toys and equipment

Ensuring Staff:SU ratios

Adhering to all Play Alloa Policies and Procedures eg. confidentiality, social media, child protection, H&S etc

Raising incidents and concerns

Participating in post-session reviews

Maintaining consistent folders/Service User Record Books/Reports

Maintaining Floor Books, session notice boards

Managing Deep Clean, waste materials, general cleans

Ensuring Health & Safety incl. Normal Operating Procedures/Food Hygiene/Fire Safety etc

Undertaking additional tasks as required

Staffing

Supporting Volunteers

Quality Assurance

To participate in regular internal QA system within Sessions

To update risk:benefit assessments as required

To ensure that activities are carried out within an equal opportunities framework

To ensure that activities are carried out within the playwork principles

To ensure that activities are carried out within Care Inspectorate/SSSC Guidelines

To ensure that all sessions adhere to statutory requirements

NB: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds with appropriate skills and experience to apply.

Flexible Working Options Available:

Part-time
Work remotely

No
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare/Youthwork: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

SSSC Registration in Daycare for Children (required)
Work Location: In person