Play Development Deputy Site Leader

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Job introduction

We are looking for a Play Development Deputy Site Leader to join our Play and Youth team to supervise a small team in the absence of the Site Leader to ensure safeguarding procedures in the day to day running of Portsea Adventure Playground.

Your new role

You will be responsible for supporting children by delivering high-quality play activities to encourage children to play, and ensuring the smooth day to day running of the playground.

Who is the person summary:

The role requires a strong understanding of the diverse needs and abilities of children and young people, with the capacity to engage them in a playful, outdoor environment. It involves delivering a wide range of creative, physical, and nature-based play activities, while recognizing the value of risk in play. The ideal candidate will be approachable, resilient under pressure, and skilled in communication, numeracy, and IT. A commitment to safeguarding and health and safety policies is essential, along with flexibility to work across multiple sites and varied schedules, including weekends and school holidays.

The ideal candidate will also have some knowledge of maintenance and repairs for ongoing maintenance of play equipment, as well as a clean full driving license with MIDAS, although these are not essential.

For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.

Our recruitment process

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information.

You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.