Play Worker Practitioner

Tranent Out of School Club; Tranent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community play service in Tranent, East Lothian, is seeking an enthusiastic Play Worker Practitioner to join their team. This role involves providing a safe and fun play environment for children aged 4-12 during out of school hours. Candidates should have a passion for working with children and a qualification in Play Work/Childcare is desirable. The position offers excellent working conditions, potential training opportunities, and a warm, supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Warm, friendly, and supportive working atmosphere

Excellent terms and conditions, including Pension scheme

Good rate of pay

Potential management training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience and passion for working with children aged 4-12 is essential.
• Commitment to personal development and ongoing training.
• Ability to facilitate social, emotional, and play development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun play environment for children.
• Ensure that children have enjoyable and rewarding experiences.
• Work collaboratively in a warm and welcoming team.

Skills

Experience with children aged 4-12

Commitment to training and personal development

Good time keeping skills

Friendly and approachable demeanor

Dynamic and creative

Basic computer skills

Education

Qualification in Play Work/Childcare (SVQ/HNC Level)

Job description

Play Worker Practitioner

Job Type: 29 hours per week

Location: Tranent, East Lothian

Salary: £10-15 per hour (depending on age, experience and qualifications)

Hours: 29 hours per week

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed Play Work practitioner to join Tranent Out of School Club team based in Tranent, East Lothian.

We aim to provide a safe, healthy, and fun play environment for the children during out of school hours, ensuring that their time spent with us is happy and rewarding. We are warm and welcoming, offering the best care to the children.

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualification in Play Work/Childcare is desirable at SVQ/HNC Level. Training will be supported.
• Have experience of and a passion for working with children between 4-12 years.
• Be committed, dynamic and creative.
• Have a talent for facilitating social, emotional, and play development.
• Have high expectations of yourself and others.
• Have good time keeping skills.
• Be friendly and approachable.
• Be committed to training and personal development.
• Basic Computer skills.

Benefits

• A warm, friendly, and supportive working atmosphere.
• Excellent terms and conditions to include Pension scheme.
• Good rate of pay.
• Potentially opportunities for management training.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Tranent Out of School Club please do not hesitate to apply.