We are recruiting a Playworker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 0 - Hours worked as required during school holidays. Contract Type: Casual / Relief Location: Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements. Team: Sport and Leisure Development - Play Service This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation. We pay an attractive salary of £14.13 per hour and offer access to training and development opportunities. Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking for enthusiastic Playworkers to help deliver high‑quality, open‑access and inclusive play sessions for children aged 5-14 across the borough. This rewarding role focuses on creating safe, welcoming and stimulating environments where children are encouraged to explore, be creative and lead their own play. Working as part of a supportive team, Playworkers promote children's right to play, support positive social interaction and independence, and contribute to a healthy and secure play setting through effective safeguarding and risk‑benefit approaches. Sessions take place in a variety of community locations, including outdoor parks, community centres and school sites, helping to ensure accessible and meaningful play opportunities for all children. For the role, we ask that you have: A relevant Level 2 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. Proven experience of working with children. Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings and run play opportunities. We have excellent benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme and staff Discount Schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Thomas on 01443 863412 or email thomal23@caerphilly.gov.uk Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information. Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.