Sessional Playworker — Create Fun, Inclusive Youth Spaces

Theyardscotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Training & development opportunities

Life assurance

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership fees

Free uniform

Job summary

The Yard is hiring a Sessional Playworker in Glasgow to support and develop our play and youth work program. You will help set up activities, deliver sessions and keep the child at the centre of all work. You will collaborate with parents and professionals to provide inclusive play opportunities, with flexibility around peak times.

Hours vary; open evenings and interviews are planned, and the team values an inclusive, supportive environment dedicated to our mission.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people in a play or youth work setting.
• An understanding of the values of play and play work and inclusive play opportunities.
• Ability to work in a flexible and creative manner, individually and in a team.
• Experience liaising with parents, carers and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Set up, deliver and develop The Yard’s play and youth work provision.
• Ensure a child-centred approach in all activities.
• Liaise with parents, carers and other professionals to support learners.

Skills

Playwork experience

Child protection awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

The Yard is hiring a Sessional Playworker in Glasgow to support and develop our play and youth work program. You will help set up activities, deliver sessions and keep the child at the centre of all work. You will collaborate with parents and professionals to provide inclusive play opportunities, with flexibility around peak times.

Hours vary; open evenings and interviews are planned, and the team values an inclusive, supportive environment dedicated to our mission.