Play Alloa are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Sessional Youth Worker for our NEW After School Youth Group Experience working with young people 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 and Thursday 230pm to 6pm (7 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:
Please contact Amanda Rafferty on the above email to request an application form.
Job Description: 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 and Thursday 2.30pm-6.30pm (additional hours may also be available)
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 26th September 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
Expected hours: No less than 7 per week
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