Job Vacancy | Groundwork South
Youth & Play Worker
Location: The Vench, Romney Ave, Lockleaze, Bristol BS7 9TB
Contract: Zero Hours
Salary: £12.60 per hours
We're looking for passionate and professional Youth & Play Workers to join our team. You'll deliver inclusive, safe, and exciting play sessions and youth activities that inspire creativity, confidence, and wellbeing among children, young people, and families.
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about working with children and young people, you must be creative, energetic and committed to inclusive play.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced Check with Lists from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About The Vench
For over 50 years, The Vench has been a much-loved adventure playground and community centre at the heart of Lockleaze. We provide a safe, vibrant, and inclusive space where children and young people can play, learn, and grow. Our mission is to ensure every child and young person in Lockleaze can live happy, healthy lives — supported by inspiring play, positive role models, and strong community connections.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people's prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighborhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
Apply now
Please send your completed application form, quoting reference 'YPW25' to
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Lisa Jimenez at or
Closing date for applications:
Interview date: in person
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
Pay: From £12.60 per hour
Work Location: In person