Playworker x2
About the role
The Short Breaks team is looking to recruit 2 enthusiastic and motivated casual Playworkers to be part of a team supporting specialist and community-based activity days across North Somerset for children and young people aged 5 to 18, often on a 1-1 basis. This work will be during school holidays and occasional Saturdays in term time.
The post holders will assist in delivering activities to children and young people with a wide range of needs. You will work closely with the SENDCAS Team Leaders and will be required to comply with standards set by Ofsted.
Good communication skills, flexibility and being a team player are essential for this post.
Please read the job description for further details on the role.
This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About us
Our vision
Our council vision is ‘an open, fairer, greener North Somerset’ and we have three key priorities:
- A thriving and sustainable place
- A council which empowers and cares about people
- An open and enabling organisation.
Our values
Our organisational values are important. They help guide us in how we work and provide services for our residents. Our people produced our values in collaboration with elected members. They provide a strong ethos and help us to deliver our ambitious agenda, working in partnership across the council and beyond:
- We act with integrity
- We respect each other
- We innovate
- We care
- We collaborate.
Want to know more and apply?
For further details, please contact Jennie Little on 07917228302 for further information.
Visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/jobs to download an application pack and apply online.
Interview date: To be confirmed
North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation. North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.