Play Ranger Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service provider based in Rhyl is seeking a Play Ranger Assistant to help provide essential play opportunities for children and young people. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, creative, and capable of using their initiative to promote and supervise play within the community. The position offers a fixed-term contract, generous benefits including annual leave and a focus on employee wellbeing. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Focus on Employee Wellbeing

Lifestyle Savings benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in community play settings.
• Ability to promote, direct, and supervise play.
• Commitment to staff development and training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Play Ranger service in schools and communities.
• Ensure children's rights to play are upheld.
• Provide meaningful play opportunities for children and young people.

Skills

Enthusiasm and passion for play

Ability to use own initiative

Creativity

Job description

Play Ranger Assistant Job reference: CHEI00032D1MTE Location: Oak tree Centre, Rhyl Salary: Grade 3 (£13.05 - £13.26 per hour) Hours: 30 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term until 31/03/2027 An exciting new opportunity has arisen to support the Play Ranger service operating in schools and communities across Denbighshire.

Providing fundamental play opportunities for children and young people ensuring that children’s right to play is not limited or impacted.

The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm and passion for providing meaningful play opportunities and will be able to use their own initiative, be forward thinking and creative.

Candidates will need to demonstrate ability to be able to work in all elements to initiate, promote, direct and supervise play within the community.

We are committed to developing our staff and will provide a comprehensive induction, regular supervision, training and development.

If you are ambitious there are also ample opportunities for career progression.

Appointment is subject to our safer recruitment checks: Disclosure & Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and evidence of the Right to Work in the UK. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Ruth Salisbury on 01824 708154. What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days (pro rata) Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Family friendly policies How to Apply?

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications.

If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship

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