Sessional Playworker

SUPPORT EDUCATION AND RESPITE CARE FOR CHILDREN; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible sessional hours

Training and development

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Kids in Bracknell is seeking enthusiastic, caring and adaptable Sessional Playworkers to support disabled children and young people in a range of inclusive recreational activities at The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell.

You'll help children enjoy creative and imaginative play, adapt activities to meet individual needs, encourage independence, and accompany outings in the local community, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people in inclusive recreational activities.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet individual needs and preferences.
• Commitment to safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people to take part in creative, imaginative and adventurous play.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and preferences.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interaction.
• Accompany and supervise children and young people on community outings.
• Provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Provide personal care sensitively and respectfully where required.
• Support with snacks and meals when needed.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues, families, carers and other professionals.

Skills

Caring

Empathetic

Flexible

Team player

Good communicator

Job description

We're looking for enthusiastic, caring and adaptable Sessional Playworkers to join our team in Bracknell.

As a Sessional Playworker, you'll support disabled children and young people to take part in a range of fun, meaningful and inclusive recreational activities. This could include creative and imaginative play, indoor and outdoor activities, or trips out into the local community to places such as parks, cinemas, bowling alleys and zoos.

You'll work as part of a supportive team to make sure every child and young person has a safe, positive and enjoyable experience.

Location: The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Contract: Sessional
Salary: £13.28 per hour / £14.88 per hour including holiday pay
Typical working times: Saturdays during term time, Monday to Friday during school holidays, and Sundays all year round

What you'll be doing

Your role will include:

• Supporting children and young people to take part in creative, imaginative and adventurous play
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs and preferences
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction
• Accompanying and supervising children and young people on community outings
• Providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
• Providing personal care sensitively and respectfully where required
• Supporting with snacks and meals when needed
• Following safeguarding, health and safety procedures
• Working closely with colleagues, families, carers and other professionals

About you

You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, but you'll need to be someone who can build positive relationships with children and young people and help them get the most out of their time with us.

You're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and empathetic
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Creative and able to use their initiative
• Flexible and adaptable to different needs and situations
• A good communicator and team player
• Reliable, organised and safety conscious
• Committed to providing high-quality, inclusive support

Why join Kids?

As a Sessional Playworker, you'll have the flexibility to work around your availability while doing something genuinely rewarding.

You'll benefit from:

• Flexible sessional hours, ideal for those looking for work that fits around other commitments
• The opportunity to make a real differenceto disabled children, young people and their families
• Training and developmentto help you build your skills
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Plenty of variety, with activities taking place both within our service and out in the community

Kids is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.