Playworker - Redhill, Reigate

YMCA; Redhill; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Free gym membership

Discounted childcare

Blue Light Discount Retail Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

YMCA East Surrey is seeking Playworkers to join our after school and holiday clubs across East Surrey. You will help deliver activities for children aged 4–12, support personal and social development, and work as part of a friendly team.

Working hours vary: after-school 2.45–6.15pm and holiday clubs 7.30am–6.15pm, with flexible full-time, part-time and casual shifts during term time or holidays. £8–£13.45 per hour; bank staff receive 14.5% holiday pay.

Qualifications

• GCSE/NVQ Level 2 in relevant subjects or equivalent through CPD training/experience.
• Experience with children and/or young people is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the safe delivery of YMCA East Surrey After School and Holiday Clubs.
• Collect children from school and supervise travel by minibuses or walk to the site.
• Deliver a range of social, recreational, informal learning and play-based activities.
• Maintain health, safety and safeguarding of children and colleagues.
• Assist with planning and delivery of activities accessible to all children.

Job description

Employment Type

Casual Worker

Application Start Date

16-09-2026

Application End Date

04-10-2026

Location

Redhill

Work Style

On-site

Non-profit charitable organisations

Description

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

Our Playworkers deliver a programme of Ofsted registered after school and holiday clubs across multiple sites in East Surrey, providing children with enjoyable experiences which contribute to personal and social development.

The post holder must be educated to GCSE/NVQ Level 2 in relevant subjects, or equivalent through relevant CPD training/experience relating to working with children and/or young people.

If you have experience of working with children and young people and you want to make a meaningful difference to their lives while learning new skills yourself, we would love to hear from you.

Working Hours: After-School Club 2.45 to 6.15pm and Holiday Clubs 7.30am - 6.15pm (various shift times). We offer a range of flexible Full time, Part Time and casual shifts, which can be worked during term time or school holidays.

Locations

Contract Type: Sessional / Bank

Pay:

· Under 18 years: £8.00 per hour

· 18 + years: £13.45 per hour

Bank staff receive 14.5% additional pay to cover holiday pay

Key responsibilities:

• To participate in the safe delivery of YMCA East Surrey After School, and Holiday Clubs
• For After School Club; to be responsible for collecting a group of children from their school and either walking or accompanying them on the minibus back to the site
• Work closely with children (4 – 12yr olds) to deliver a range of social, recreational, informal learning and play based activities to meet the needs of young people
• To work as part of a team of Children and Young People’s playworkers and volunteers to ensure that the service provided is high quality and appropriate for the children and young people who attend
• To build positive and professional relationships with children and young people
• To ensure the Health and Safety of children and young people and colleagues, above all, ensuring that Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at Risk policies are adhered to
• To supervise the activity environment to ensure physical and emotional/personal safety for all children and young people attending. This includes completing appropriate records of any accidents, injuries or safeguarding incidents that may occur, and any medication administered
• To assist senior staff in the play setting to ensure its smooth and reliable operation including setting up and packing down sessions.
• To contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of activities, ensuring they are adapted where appropriate to be accessible to all children to the best of their abilities
• To ensure that all children upon their arrival are welcomed and feel comfortable and valued enabling the development and improvement of self-esteem, self-confidence and positive experiences
• To provide and supervise the provision of refreshments for the children/young people, recognising the principles of a balanced diet and the requirements of varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds and allergies and Food Safety principles
• To ensure that all materials, equipment and service spaces are maintained, kept safe and stored appropriately in line with current procedures
• Attend YMCA East Surrey staff meetings, training and staff development events, as appropriate, to ensure continuous professional competence and development
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by senior staff

We have numerous opportunities to work with a long-standing and well-respected charity within the local community.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

BENEFITS:

• Real Living Wage
• Free gym membership and access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Interview Date: 13 th October 2026 (Tuesday)

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at [e-mail]

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.

I understand by applying for a role with YMCA East Surrey I give my consent to retain my data for a period of up to 6 months for the purposes of monitoring and reporting. In addition, to remain within their talent pool in case any other suitable vacancies should arise during this period.