Description:
Contract: Temporary - 5 Weeks
The Play Service are looking for enthusiastic workers who are passionate about working with children and young people. The role includes being part of a team to provide play activities during school holidays in the form of Play and Wellbeing Camps, Food and Fun Camps and playschemes to encourage positive wellbeing.
Ideally you will have some previous experience of Playwork or working with children and young people.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service
Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.
Qualifications / Experience:
Essential
1. Good communication skills.
2. Patient and Caring.
Desirable
3. Good standard of education to GCSE level coupled with a relevant Level 2 qualification in Playwork, Youth work, Early Years Care, Education or equivalent.
4. A good understanding of the importance of play for children, young people and the wider community.
5. Proven experience in Playwork/ Youth work/ Early Years/ Education.
6. Experience of working with people with disabilities and/or complex behaviours.
See the Job Description for a full list of criteria