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Contract
About the Role
Our Playscheme enables children and young people aged between 5-18 years old with support needs and learning disabilities to have a stimulating inclusive play with an emphasis on young people having fun and developing their confidence. Our service provides families & carers with a short break in the school holidays and gives children the opportunity to interact and engage with others in an active, creative and sensory environment. - Paid training is provided.
Salary
Casual hourly rate: £10.90 per hour
Requirements
Do you have a passion for creating joyful and inclusive play experiences for children and young people aged 5-18 with support needs and learning disabilities? If you're enthusiastic about fostering fun, confidence, and interactive engagement, we invite you to join our dedicated team as a Playworker. Whether you're an experienced play enthusiast or just starting your journey, we provide paid training to help you succeed in this rewarding role. As a Playworker, you'll contribute to:
Providing children and young people with stimulating, inclusive, and confidence-building play experiences.
Offering families and caregivers a well-deserved short break during school holidays.
Encouraging interaction and engagement among participants in a dynamic, creative, and sensory-rich environment.
Applying Information
Benefits
To apply, please read the job description and complete the application form.
Do you have questions before applying? Send us an email to recruitment@actiongroup.org.uk.
Please send your completed application, self-declaration and equal opportunities forms to recruitment@actiongroup.org.uk.
Pension
Good annual leave entitlements
24/7 employee assistance programme, with access to free legal advice and counselling
TAG Rewards – our exclusive discounts and savings programme
Travel time payable where applicable
Ongoing support, training and development opportunities
Mileage allowance where applicable
Equality Network, Diversity and Inclusion Events
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Action Group is an Investors in People Platinum Award winning organisation, and we demonstrate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by being a Disability Confident Leader and a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Disability Confident Leader
We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, who will be invited to interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you feel that you fit this criteria, then please make us aware of this in writing when you apply.
Stonewall Silver Employer 2022
To ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of our clients as well as the communities in which we live and work, we encourage and welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. We are an organization which values people of all faiths, religions, disabilities, ages and ethnicities and believe our differences are our strengths. For more information, please contact our Equality Network: equality@actiongroup.org.uk.
*Equality
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