Multiple locations around Wokingham (On-Site)
Casual, Part time
Enhanced DBS check required
£12.59 - £13.46 per hour
Part time
Are you looking for a fun, rewarding role in a friendly & supportive environment where your job is to engage & inspire children? We are seeking to employ highly motivated & enthusiastic playworkers to join our team.
Wokingham Borough Council is expanding their offer for children accessing the DfE funded Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) who have SEND. The programme provides free fun activities and healthy lunches to children and young people eligible for free school meals through the Christmas, Easter and Summer school holidays.
The main purpose of the Playworker role is to deliver a fun, caring, engaging and secure environment for children between the ages of 5 and 13 with SEND through provisions of 1:1 support and assisting with the organisation of a range of appropriate and fun leisure activities.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience working with SEND children and young people, can work 2-4 sessions per holiday week, but all applications will be considered. Whether you are a student interested in gaining experience outside of college/university hours, you currently work in childcare or education but are looking for additional hours, we would love to hear from you.
The hours can be flexible within our operating times. Full training will be offered and support will be provided by the HAF Programme Manager, the HAF Programme SEND Project Co-ordinator and the HAF Programme SEND site lead. You will assist with the day to day operations of the HAF Programme holiday provisions, ensuring all activities are delivered to a high standard at all times. You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore, grow and have FUN!
Essential qualities:
Desirable qualities:
For more information, please contact: Sophie Hookway at sophie.hookway@wokingham.gov.uk
Closing date: Monday 22nd December 2024, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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