Playworker, Glasgow
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: Linn Park, Glasgow
Salary: £12.80 per hour (£24,627 per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week across a 5-day pattern, Tuesday to Saturday (part-time and sessional contracts also available)
Benefits: 32 days holiday per annum (including public holidays), training & development opportunities, life assurance, company pension, health care cash back plan, employee assistance programme, free uniform
About the role:
Your daily routine will be as varied as the needs of the people you are supporting. You will play an active role in the set-up, delivery and development of recreational activities, 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
How to apply:
To understand more about the role, please download our Playworker job description.
Please complete the job application form and equal opportunities monitoring form available on our website and return them to The Yard.
We very much welcome previous experience working as: Play Worker, Support Worker, Care Worker, Pupil Support Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant and Voluntary Worker
#J-18808-Ljbffr