Senior Playworker (Childcare)

Bwlchgwyn Cabin Crew; Bwlchgwyn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salary

Uniform provided

Workplace pension

On-site childcare with staff discount

Job summary

Bwlchgwyn Cabin Crew is seeking a Senior Playworker to lead a wrap-around childcare service for children aged 2-12 during term time and school holidays. This full-time role focuses on planning engaging indoor and outdoor activities and coordinating a small team under the Club Manager and Trustees.

The ideal candidate will have Level 3 Playwork/Childcare qualifications, evidence of supervising staff, excellent communication, and a flexible, proactive approach to delivering high-quality childcare

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare for ages 2-12.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work on own initiative and flexibly.
• Proven planning and lead work both indoors and outdoors.
• Experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth operation of the club.
• Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies as appropriate.
• Deliver high quality childcare provision.
• Engage children and parents/carers, coordinating activities.
• Ensure legal obligations and regulations are met.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Motivation

Flexibility

Planning

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Playwork/Childcare

Job description

Cabin Crew, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham is seeking to recruit a Senior Playworker to work in a wrap-around childcare setting during term time & school holidays. This is a full-time position, specific hours to be agreed.

Cabin Crew is a highly successful, established after school, nursery plus, playgroup, flying start, and holiday club offering childcare for children aged 2-12 years. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for anyone with a relevant childcare qualification wishing to progress and gain valuable playwork/childcare experience in a Senior Playworker role in a fun, vibrant and quality childcare setting which offers a variety of care.

The ideal candidate will have experience of supervising or leading a team to provide excellent childcare. The Senior Playworker role will take the lead in coordinating and planning a variety of activities that engage all children inside and outside as well as be able to design specific areas to develop high quality play for a varied age range of children, accessible to all. The successful applicant will work closely within the Cabin Crew Team including the Club Manager, Assistant Manager and Trustees to:

• Assist with the smooth operation of the club.
• Liaise with relevant statutory and non-statutory agencies as appropriate.
• To ensure and lead on delivery of a high quality operational childcare provision.
• To liaise with various and relevant stakeholders, ensuring continued engagement with children and parents/carers.
• Ensure the legal obligations as set out in the relevant regulations are met.

Essential – Applicant must have:

• Level 3 Qualification in Playwork and/or Childcare (if only a childcare qualification is held the candidate would be required to commit to undertaking a 12 week Transition in Playwork course as this is an essential requirement of the role. This would need to be completed during the probationary period, which may be extended depending on the course start date - further details can be provided if successful for interview).

Essential – Applicant must be able to evidence:

• Experience of working in childcare with children ages 2-12 years
• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to work on their own initiative
• Be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual
• Have the ability to work flexibly
• Provide evidence of planning & leading both indoor and outdoor activities
• Proven experience of working in a team
• Proven experience of staff supervision

Desirable – Additional Qualifications/Experience

• Level 4/5 qualification in childcare
• Playwork qualification
• Paediatric First Aid
• Food hygiene
• Safeguarding
• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a friendly, creative environment with a rich cultural diversity within a highly motivated team of staff where staff well-being is a priority.
• Mentoring and support from a dedicated management team with a commitment to progression and continued professional development through a variety of training opportunities.
• Excellent Salary
• Uniform provided
• Workplace pension
• On-site childcare with staff discounted rates

Appointment will be for an initial 12 month contract with a view to extending permanently and will be subject to completion of a successful probation - up to 6 month period and completion of essential qualifications.

Pay review upon successful completion of probation.

The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Bwlchgwyn Cabin Crew is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Closing date: 9th November '26

Tel: [phone] Nicola Roberts for further information or email: [e-mail]