Children’s Physical Activity Playworker (2 positions), working across Granby, Old Swan, Tuebrook and Wavertree in Liverpool; 12 hours per week; initially fixed-term until 30th September 2022 (extension to 31st December 2022 possible); £10.35 per hour
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and committed Children’s Physical Activity Playworkers to facilitate and deliver physical activity sessions to children aged 4yr – 11yrs. This will take place across four locations in Liverpool – Granby, Old Swan, Tuebrook and Wavertree
You will deliver physical activity sessions after school and in the school holidays, which are fun, stimulating and educational. You will ensure this creative and physical play opportunities take place in a safe and caring environment.
You will hold a Level 3 or 2 qualification (or equivalent) in one of the following:
- Sports-based qualification (such as Sports Development or Coaching Sports & Fitness),
- Playwork,
- Health & Social Care, or
- Early Years/Childcare
You will help with ensuring targets set by management are met and work well in a team with your team colleagues and management.
The successful applicant will meet the person specification. An enhanced DBS will be undertaken. The position is 12 hours per week, with hours 3pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday in term-time, with possible different hours in the school holidays.
Liverpool Children’s Services and First Steps Enteprise Limited are both committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We VERY strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application, which is via our online or downloadable form below.
Choose ‘Playwoker’ from the drop-down menu when completing the form for the position applied for. Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during early May 2022. No agencies, please.
If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Directions programme, the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.
Apply as soon as possible as these positions are urgent.
