Play Development Lead for Kids' Programs & Communities

WMJobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's Play Service is seeking a Play Development Officer to join our team. You will coordinate and deliver a range of play opportunities for children and young people across Sandwell, from parks to holiday activities, ensuring safe, inclusive experiences that support wellbeing and development.

A DBS check is required. You will work with children, families, schools and local organisations, travel across the borough, and contribute to programmes like HAF and Go

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in Play work or a related field such as Youth Work, Education, Early Years, Community Development or Forest School Leadership.
• Three years' experience delivering services for children, young people and families, or similar experience.
• Understanding of play and child-led activities and services.
• Experience planning and delivering engaging activities indoors and outdoors.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, equality and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a wide range of people and organisations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a variety of play programmes, events and activities across Sandwell.
• Support the delivery of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF), Go Play Sandwell and other community-based programmes.
• Work with children, families, schools and local organisations to increase access to inclusive play opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with community partners and support the development of local provision.
• Gather the views of children and young people and use their feedback to shape services.
• Promote children's right to play and champion a child-centred, inclusive approach.

Education

Level 3 qualification in Play work or related field

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's Play Service is seeking a Play Development Officer to join our team. You will coordinate and deliver a range of play opportunities for children and young people across Sandwell, from parks to holiday activities, ensuring safe, inclusive experiences that support wellbeing and development.

A DBS check is required. You will work with children, families, schools and local organisations, travel across the borough, and contribute to programmes like HAF and Go