We're looking for enthusiastic, caring and adaptable Sessional Playworkers to join our team in Bracknell.
As a Sessional Playworker, you'll support disabled children and young people to take part in a range of fun, meaningful and inclusive recreational activities. This could include creative and imaginative play, indoor and outdoor activities, or trips out into the local community to places such as parks, cinemas, bowling alleys and zoos.
You'll work as part of a supportive team to make sure every child and young person has a safe, positive and enjoyable experience.
Location: The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Contract: Sessional
Salary: £13.28 per hour / £14.88 per hour including holiday pay
Typical working times: Saturdays during term time, Monday to Friday during school holidays, and Sundays all year round
What you'll be doing
Your role will include:
- Supporting children and young people to take part in creative, imaginative and adventurous play
- Adapting activities to meet individual needs and preferences
- Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction
- Accompanying and supervising children and young people on community outings
- Providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
- Providing personal care sensitively and respectfully where required
- Supporting with snacks and meals when needed
- Following safeguarding, health and safety procedures
- Working closely with colleagues, families, carers and other professionals
About you
You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, but you'll need to be someone who can build positive relationships with children and young people and help them get the most out of their time with us.
You're looking for someone who is:
- Caring, patient and empathetic
- Enthusiastic and positive
- Creative and able to use their initiative
- Flexible and adaptable to different needs and situations
- A good communicator and team player
- Reliable, organised and safety conscious
- Committed to providing high-quality, inclusive support
Why join Kids?
As a Sessional Playworker, you'll have the flexibility to work around your availability while doing something genuinely rewarding.
You'll benefit from:
- Flexible sessional hours, ideal for those looking for work that fits around other commitments
- The opportunity to make a real differenceto disabled children, young people and their families
- Training and developmentto help you build your skills
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- Plenty of variety, with activities taking place both within our service and out in the community
Kids is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
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