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The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families.
As a Playworker, you will plan and deliver a range of inclusive, social, recreational and adventure play activities at The Yard
About the role:
Is creating fun and friendship your superpower? Do you get a buzz from helping children and young people, creating laughter, mess and happy memories? If so, we think we have the ideal role for you.
As a Playworker, your daily routine will be shaped by the diverse needs of the people you support. You will help plan, deliver and develop recreational activities, engaging children in creative play, ensuring activities are appropriate for their ages, interests and abilities.
About you:
This job is for you if you have:
- Knowledge and experience of facilitating indoor and outdoor play opportunities and environments and leading recreational activities
- A demonstrable understanding of, and experience in, the value of play and working with children and young people with disabilities
- A proven ability to work in a flexible and creative manner, as an individual and as part of a team
- Knowledge and experience of facilitating young people’s social activities
If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love to have you on board.
Benefits:
32 days holiday per annum (pro rata - including public holidays), training & development opportunities, life assurance, company pension, health care cash back plan, employee assistance programme, discounted gym memberships fees, free uniform.