Senior Playworker

We are looking for dynamic and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills in this sector, and we are ready to help you do that.

As Senior Playworker you will support the Play Team Development Manager to coordinate and deliver play opportunities for Children\’s Scrapstore, namely outreach open access play sessions but also play events and internal play sessions.

You will work as part of a team of senior playworkers (supporting sessional playworkers and junior staff) to plan and deliver play sessions.

This post is a busy and varied role, with much of the work outside, all year round and in all weathers.

Due to the nature of the job, a full UK driving license is required. To use company vehicles, applicants must be over 21 years of age and ideally have a minimum of 2 years driving experience for insurance purposes.

This role can be physically demanding, working in an active environment, e.g., loading/unloading of play equipment from a van. You will be required to complete first aid and safeguarding qualifications.

Pay: £24,500.00 per annum pro-rata

Hours: 22.5 hours a week over 3 days (10.30am – 6.30pm term time, 9am – 5pm school holidays)

Location: Based at Head Office in Bristol travelling to various session sites.

The closing date for applications is 12pm midday on Friday 2 January 2026. Interviews are planned for Monday 12 January 2026.

In line with the Immigration and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof and maintain eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview.

Children\’s Scrapstore recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce, and we therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

The successful applicants will be appointed subject to satisfactory DBS check and references.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person