Playworker

Playworker urgently required for an After School Club in central Edinburgh, Leith area. Starting 7th January 2025. Hours during term-time, (18hrs), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3pm-6pm. Fri 12- 6pm. During Holiday clubs, (5 weeks per year) hours vary between 8.30am – 6pm, Mon – Friday. Over 7 weeks paid holidays per year. Holiday leave must be taken during these closed periods, 2 weeks at Christmas, one week at Easter, 3 weeks during summer school holidays and one week in October.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, and above all, committed and reliable playworker to provide after school care for primary children in central Edinburgh.

The role requires picking up young children from school with other members of staff and escorting them to the premises. This role is dependent on being punctual and reliable as child/adult ratios must be maintained at all times.

Once at the club staff are on a rota of making and serving snack, answering the door to parents/carers, supervising/organising big games and play spaces in the large hall, organising art/ craft projects, and some 1-1 support. You will be involved in planning and evaluating activities with the team and children.

Equipment and boxes of toys must be cleared away as it is a shared space, requiring a reasonable level of health and fitness.

We do not have our own outdoor space so go to the local park daily, requiring a high level of supervision on play equipment and in other areas of the park.

Candidates will preferably have previous experience of working with children and will be required to have a PVG disclosure check and register with the SSSC. Two suitable references must be provided.

It is desirable but not immediately necessary to have pediatric first aid training, child protection training and food hygiene level 2 training or if you do not hold these certificates they must be started as soon as possible. These and additional short courses,( 1-3 hr online courses) must be taken, with the exception of pediatric 1st Aid which takes around 6 hrs and must be attended in person. We encourage staff to undertake further learning opportunities around playwork and childcare.

Above all the successful candidate will be ultra reliable, responsible and enjoy working with children and providing a stimulating, fun environment for them to enjoy their free time after a long school day!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week