Play Worker - Flexible Hours (Evenings & Weekends)

Barnardo's; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's Include Me 2 Service in Lancashire is seeking Play Workers to join a friendly, dedicated team. The role is on an as and when basis with hours after school, weekends and during school holidays, supporting children aged 4–18 with SEND through activities.

You will work across South Ribble, Preston, Chorley, West Lancs, Burnley and Pendle, delivering sessions, planning activities and ensuring safeguarding policies are followed to create a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people (voluntary or paid).
• Ability to communicate warmly and empathetically with children and young people.
• Ability to work well in a team with energy and enthusiasm.
• Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to Barnardo's policies.
• Able to handle the challenges and rewards of working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to session planning and activity ideas.
• Deliver and record group sessions.
• Facilitate activities and days out.
• Ensure sessions run smoothly, with safeguarding policies followed.
• Provide a safe, fun, inclusive environment for all service users.

Skills

Experience with children

Effective communication

Team player

Safeguarding knowledge

Enthusiasm and energy

Job description

Barnardo's Include Me 2 Service in Lancashire is seeking Play Workers to join a friendly, dedicated team. The role is on an as and when basis with hours after school, weekends and during school holidays, supporting children aged 4–18 with SEND through activities.

You will work across South Ribble, Preston, Chorley, West Lancs, Burnley and Pendle, delivering sessions, planning activities and ensuring safeguarding policies are followed to create a safe, inclusive environment.