Play Worker - Adventure Playgrounds

Would you like the chance to make a real difference in young peoples lives?
Then this is the job for you!
Youth First was born from the passion of youth and play workers to create a means to sustain and ideally grow youth work for young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with SEND), in Lewisham and beyond.
Youth First has secured a new 5 year contract with London Borough of Lewisham to continue to deliver play activities across 5 Adventure Playgrounds in the borough. Working with the Lewisham Play Strategy to advance the role of play in the development of young people. We are looking forward to growing the style, range and number of play sessions on offer at the different sites. We believe that active imagination developed through creative and adventurous play helps build resilience and problem-solving that equip young people for life. If you agree with us and want to see young people develop, then this could be the team for you.
The service will operate 5 days a week from Tuesday to Saturday. Working between 3 and 6.30 in the evenings and in the early afternoon on Saturdays. Team Leaders will have an additional 6 hours for development, support and site management. Play Workers will have 3 hours a week for development and support.
We are now seeking to recruit part time Team Leaders and Play Workers who will work in teams across Adventure Playgrounds in Lewisham. We are looking to start people as soon as possible.
Play Worker

Salary: £27,514 pro rata
Hours: 18 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Play Worker job role/responsibilities
To support the Team Leader in delivering play sessions at Youth First adventure playgrounds, supporting volunteers and ensuring that adventure playgrounds are welcoming, safe, clean, educational and fun.
What you can expect
We are an inclusive employer and value applications from all backgrounds; your lived experiences could prove a valuable asset in this role, so please do not be hesitant in applying.

• Excellent pension package with Standard Life


• Competitive salary


• 26 days holiday per year plus bank holidays - pro rata for part time employees


• Committed management team giving continuous support


• Training courses in a variety of topics


• Cycle to work scheme


• Computer loan scheme


• Diverse workforce


• Staff socials