St Albans Mencap
Play Worker – Hertfordshire
Key Responsibilities
- Offering stimulating play opportunities for children and young people (5-19) with learning disabilities.
- Providing high-quality childcare tailored to individual needs.
- Running Saturday clubs (term-time) in Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, and Playschemes during school holidays.
Skills and Expertise
- Experience working with children and young people with special needs.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures.
- Knowledge of Paediatric First Aid, Epilepsy Awareness, Seizure Response, and Moving & Handling.
- Ability to create engaging and safe play environments.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Training opportunities (Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Epilepsy Awareness, Seizure Response, Moving & Handling).
- Flexible working schedules.
- Opportunities for progression to Play Leading positions.
- Chance to meet new friends, gain life and work experience, and potentially contribute to Duke of Edinburgh Award.