PlayWorker

Do you have the drive and passion to support children & young people?

Do you want to help children & young people reach their full potential?

Then this is the job for you!

Main Purpose:

The PlayWorker will support the delivery of play programmes and play initiatives across Northern Ireland and the ROI as required. The post holder will be directly involved in the delivery of child centred play programmes and activities, as required to meet organisational commitments.

The successful applicant will have:

• Have a level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline i.e. playwork, youthwork, childcare or community development [for example NVQ Level 3 Playwork]
• A min of 2 years experience within the past 4 years of facilitating face to face work with 4-12 year olds.
• A working knowledge of organising, planning, delivery and promotion of high quality, child centred play opportunities. 
• Knowledge and Understanding of the importance of Play and play types.

Benefits working with PlayBoard

• Flexible working
• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension package with Standard Life
• Occupational sick pay subject to service
• 24 days’ holiday per year plus 11 bank holidays
• Committed management team giving continuous support

The contract for this post will be for 2 years subject to funding.

If you are a proactive person and have the required skill set, want a job that makes a real difference to children & young people, takes pride and ownership in your contribution, have excellent attention to detail, tenacious and outgoing, we're interested to hear from you.