Overview
We are searching for fun, patient and enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly team in the role of Playworker We are looking for staff who are cheerful, calm, organised, inclusive, respectful, kind hearted, motivated, spontaneous, committed and have a positive attitude
As a playworker, we are looking for candidates to have experience working with children, preferably in the primary school age range. We are also looking for candidates to be qualified to at least SCQF Level 6 (SVQ Level 2) in Playwork, Social Services (Children & Young People) or another relevant subject. You must be willing to reach SCQF Level 7 in one of these subjects to maintain SSSC registration at Practitioner level.
So, if you think you have these qualities, and have a real desire to champion children's rights, play and children's wellbeing and help create amazing play experiences and memories, then apply to join our team now
Job Information
Place of Work: Flora Stevenson Primary School, 175 Comely Bank Road, Edinburgh, EH4 1BG
Salary: Hourly rate- £14 p/h
Part time: 22 per hours per week term time/ Outside of term over time available. Shifts vary to suit the needs of the setting.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 2pm – 6pm, Friday 12pm – 6pm Term time/ Outside of term over time available. Shifts vary to suit the needs of the setting.
Annual Leave: 124 Paid hours for a full annual leave year April 1st to March 31st
How to apply
To apply, please complete our complete application pack and diversity monitoring form which you can download from our website. You can find out more about what the role entails by downloading our job description and person specification from our website We have also included our recruitment policy and equality and inclusion policy.
Send applications to by September 30th 2025
Some of the benefits of working out our organisation include:
· Access to excellent funded training and qualification opportunities
· Positively impact the next generation
· Work in a nurturing, positive and fun environment
· Develop your skills and share your interests, passions and talents with people who are ready to join in
This role is classed as regulated work. A job offer will therefore be subject to membership of the PVG scheme we the organisation will support the successful candidate with. Registration and maintenance of registration) with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is also mandatory. You must hold or be willing to achieve relevant qualifications stipulated by the SSSC. Again, the organisation will support the successful candidate with this process.
Return applications to by September 30th 2025
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 22 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Can you work additional hours in the school holidays ?
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person