Playscheme Assistant (Bank Staff) (E7471) - Leeds Mencap

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership recherche des assistants de loisirs pour des activités scolaires pendant les vacances. Ce rôle implique de travailler avec des enfants et des jeunes ayant des besoins supplémentaires, en leur offrant des activités amusantes et sécurisées. Les candidats doivent être passionnés par le développement des enfants et prêts à travailler en équipe pour créer un environnement inclusif.

Benefits

Accès à la formation

Environnement de travail agréable

Stationnement gratuit

Qualifications

• Passionné par le travail avec des enfants et des jeunes.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe et à fournir des activités engageantes.
• Volonté de suivre une formation pour soutenir le rôle.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la participation des enfants dans des activités amusantes et créatives.
• Garantir un environnement sûr et inclusif pour les enfants avec des besoins variés.
• Collaborer avec d'autres membres de l'équipe pour améliorer les expériences des jeunes.

Skills

Travail en équipe

Engagement envers les enfants

Créativité

Job description

Reporting to: Playscheme Leader & Seniors

Salary: £12.82 per hour

Hours: Variable to suit across Leeds during school holidays only:

Monday – 9.00am – 3.30pm

Tuesday – 9.00am – 3.30pm

Thursday – 9.00am – 3.30pm

Friday – 9.00am – 4.00pm

Assignments will be offered on an "as required" basis. Your hours will vary according to the needs of the Charity and your availability.

Annual Leave: The equivalent of 7.2 weeks' paid holiday per holiday year. Entitlement will be calculated for each whole hour worked based on a prorated equivalent of a full-time employee’s holiday entitlement.

Location: The Vinery Centre, 20 Vinery Terrace, Leeds LS9 9LU

Leeds Mencap offers a range of services for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism and their families. We are recruiting Playscheme Assistants for our school holiday activities; there are several vacancies as we aim to expand our existing pool of Playscheme Assistants.

We currently offer playschemes for children and young people aged 4-18 years, providing fun and creative activities that offer a variety of experiences regardless of disability. Our playschemes are inclusive of children and young people with a wide range of support needs. The Playscheme Assistant's role is to ensure children and young people participate safely in activities, have fun, and enjoy themselves.

If you are eager to develop your skills working with children and young people with additional needs, enjoy working as part of a team, and are dedicated to providing engaging activities, then this could be the role for you!

“My child loves it, he enjoys the activities and playing with others. It boosts his self-esteem and independence. He feels very safe there, and it is his favourite place to go. For the family, it provides respite and reassurance that he is in a safe, well-organized environment with trained staff that fosters his growth.” - Playscheme Parent

As part of our team, you'll have access to training to support your role. You will work in a bright, airy building with free parking and good bus and cycle routes, close to Leeds city centre. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team committed to improving opportunities and experiences for children, young people, and families. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference with your talents.

How to apply

Please download an application form from our website. We also ask you to complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form—this is for monitoring purposes only and will not be part of your application.

Leeds Mencap is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a DBS check and references.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you are passionate about opening opportunities and breaking down barriers for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism, we would love to hear from you.

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: Monday 9th June 2025 at 4:00pm

Interview date: from Wednesday 11th June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. A mutually agreeable interview date may be arranged prior to this for suitable candidates.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and is advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. Please follow their application instructions to apply.