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Vacancy Digest 51
Hello and welcome to the 51st issue of the UKplayworkers regular digest of
Play related vacancies.
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In this issue there are more than 40 Play related vacancies that are
currently on offer!!! I have also included some vacancies that are available
in the Youth work, Pre-school and Childcare Sectors.
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POST TITLE:- PLAY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
POST NUMBER:- EDP 319
GRADE/SALARY:- SCALE SO1
£19,101 - £20,364
HOURS OF WORK:- 37 HOURS PER WEEK
LOCATION/BASE:- HEWSON HOUSE
STATION ROAD
BRIGG
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
DN20 8XJ
DESCRIPTION:-
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to
undertake a pivotal role in play development throughout North Lincolnshire.
A key objective will be to work with sections of the community who, evidence
shows, are currently under-represented when it comes to taking up play
opportunities.
You will co-ordinate the delivery of the Council's school holiday programme
and work in partnership with voluntary, statutory and private play providers
to increase self-sustaining play opportunities.
You should have previous experience in play development. A relevant degree
will be an advantage. You should be able to work on your own initiative,
manage and supervise staff, have good organisational, planning and
promotional skills and combined with good communication and interpersonal
skills. A flexible approach to working is also required.
For an informal discussion, please contact Maureen Moore on (01724) 297272.
The closing date for this post is Friday 8th June 2001
Interviews will take place on Thursday 21st June 2001.
Previous applicants need not re-apply
Application forms and further details are available from The Personnel
section, Directorate of Education and Personal Development, PO Box 35,
Hewson House, Station Road, Brigg, DN20 8XJ.
Telephone : (01724) 297002 (24 hour answer service)
ON-GOING RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES
REF:VACPLAY
From £4.60 per hour (a higher rate of pay is available in the school
holidays)
Are you interested in helping to provide creative play opportunities for
children?
We are looking for hard working people who enjoy working with children to
join our existing staff team on a casual basis to work term time, after
school and Saturdays. Working dates are negotiable to suit your personal
requirements, however the flexibility to work at short notice would be an
advantage.
We also require people to work during the school holiday periods on our
Holiday Play Schemes.
You should:
q Be able to communicate with children, young people and adults
q Have experience of assisting children in Playwork or other childcare
settings
q Be over 18 years of age
Please note these posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974 under (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986
If you would like an informal discussion about the posts please call:
Norman Herbert on 01438 242313 or Pippa Cosimini on 01438 242246
Contact the Personnel Section, Stevenage Borough Council, Daneshill House,
Danestrete, Stevenage, Herts. SG1 1HN
Tel: Stevenage (01438) 242079 (24 hour answer phone).
Please quote the reference number when applying.
Rumpus Playscheme Team Leader and 3 Rumpus Playworkers
(P/T Temp)
Location: Throughout the East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £7.56 per hour (team leader) £6.69 per hour (play worker)
Reference: JGP ELL12/24 (Team Leader) ELL12/21 (Playworkers)
Three enthusiastic and highly motivated Playworkers and one team leader are
required to work on the highly acclaimed and successful Rumpus mobile summer
holiday playscheme at various locations throughout the East Riding of
Yorkshire. The scheme provides for children aged 5-14 years at a variety of
rural locations throughout the East Riding. You will work as part of a team
providing a range of exciting, imaginative and child centred play
activities. You will need some playwork or sports leadership experience
within the target age range and/or will have undertaken some relevant
training. A specialist skill such as organising/running play sessions,
sports activities, arts and crafts, co-operative games, music, dance or
circus skills would be an advantage. A First Aid Certificate and a clean
driving licence are desirable. In addition to the above skills and
experience you will have the ability to lead and motivate the team to ensure
a successful and enjoyable playscheme. The Team Leader post will involve up
to ten hours work prior to the start of the scheme in order to check venues,
organise resources and plan activities. Previous experience in team
leadership in a children's environment would be an advantage. Additional
staff will be asked to provide cover on a rota basis. All posts will be
subject to police clearance. The Playscheme Team Leader is required from
23.7.01 - 7.9.01 for up to 27 hours per week and the Playworkers are
required from 30.7.01-7.9.01 for up to 25 hours per week.
For an informal discussion please contact Fiona Groves, Play Development
Officer on (01482) 392521.
Application form and further details available by telephoning (01482)
391204. Post Nos: Team Leader, JGP-ELL12/24, Playworkers, JGP-ELL12/21.
Closing Date: 8 June 2001. Interview Date: 27 June 2001.
This Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment.
Improving QUALITY of life, earning RESPECT and building PRIDE.
BARNET'S INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY PLAYSCHEMES
Position: Playleaders and playworkers
Salary: £290 per week (Playleaders) and £251 per week (playworkers)
Looking for enthusiastic, child friendly, people for playschemes running
from 30th July to 24 August 2001. Playleaders to coordinate, supervise and
administer schemes - must have leadership and supervisory skills, be able to
organise and resource for play. Playworkers to initiate, facilitate and take
part in a selection of unstructured and structured play with children and be
an active team member under the coordination of the Playleader. Must have
games, arts, crafts, drama, dance or music skills and an ability to tolerate
hard work and sustain energy throughout the day.
Contact BPA on 020 8343 1449
Play Development Team - London Borough of Enfield
London Borough of Enfield, Leisure Services, Play Development Team, PO Box
58, Civic Centre, Silver Street,
Enfield, EN1 3BR
Write to above requesting info and application form stating which of the
following you are interested in:
After School Clubs (5-11 yrs)
Holiday Playschemes (5-14yrs)
Playgroups (2.5-4yrs)
Playworkers/Youthworkers
Salary: £5.50 - £7.00 per hour
City
Reference: JGP
Senior Playworkers and Playworkers/Youth workers are needed for a range of
posts working on projects across the city. We are looking for people who are
available to work after school and/or at weekends and during the holidays
throughout the year. Applicants must have energy and enthusiasm, experience
and qualifications a bonus as training will be given.
The minimum age for applicants is 16.
Please phone the Children's Team on 01223 457873 for further information and
an application form. The Children's Team recruit year round and are always
interested in hearing from potential playworkers/youthworkers on a casual
hours basis.
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL IS WORKING TOWARDS EQUALITY IN EMPLOYMENT.
WE PROVIDE A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT
BRAMLEY & RODLEY COMMUNITY ACTION & YOUTHINC WEST LEEDS YOUTH INCLUSION
PROJECT
Is Seeking to Appoint
A Full Time Coordinator
(Temporary - 10 weeks FT Equivalent)
for the Summer 'Splash' Project
A summer activity programme targeting 11-18 year olds.
Funded in part through the Youth Justice Board
and supported by Leeds Youth Offending Team
The post-holder will need to be available full time for the 5 weeks of the
actual project. Hours for preparation time and completion of final report
can be flexible.
FIXED SALARY OF £3,500.
For an application pack Tel Ella Westerman on 0113 2242013
Closing Date 11.6.01
Interview Date 20.6.01
(Start Date No later than 2nd July)
If you require any further information do not hesitate to contact Mick
Belford on 0113 2242013 or Diane Law on 0113 2559582
under 5s team leader
£18,210 - £21,657 inc LW pro rata
Adult Learning Services - Business Unit
Reference: JGP
This post is for 21 hours per week on a renewable annual fixed term
contract. Based at the Thomas Calton Centre in Peckham, the successful
candidate will need to demonstrate.
· The ability to manage a team of part-time under 5s staff
· Experience of providing a quality childcare service to disadvantaged
residents
· Experience of developing an under 5s curriculum to external inspection
standards
Southwark Adult Education has plans to develop an on-site Nursery. This post
offers exciting career development opportunities.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete competency tests.
Interested candidates should contact us on: 020 7358 2102 (24 hour
answerphone) for an information pack.
Please note CVs are not acceptable.
Closing date for applications: 5.00pm Friday 8th June 2001.
Valuing people, promoting opportunity
Play Service Manager
(Based at Edith Cavell Building, N1)
P01 £24,141 - £25,815 p.a. incl
Hackney Play Service is looking for a Play Service Manager to work as part
of a team to develop and manage the efficient and effective provision of
play services across the Borough. The job involves the direct management of
play provision and the monitoring of voluntary sector play providers. We
are looking for someone with excellent skills in management. We need
someone who is adaptable and can work in times of change and recommend ways
forward for the service. Experience of external fundraising would be an
advantage.
For further information and an application form please contact the Play
Service on 020 8356 7335 or email [log in to unmask]
Closing date: 5pm Friday, 8 June 2001. Interview date: w/c 25 June 2001.
Playworker
(Based at Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground)
Scale 3 £14,748 - £15,600 p.a. pro rata
Winter termtime 3.30 - 7.15pm Tuesday to Friday
11 - 4 Saturday
Summer termtime 3.30 - 8pm Tuesday to Friday
11 - 4 Saturday
School holidays 10 - 6 Monday to Friday
(except Xmas)
A playworker is required to work as part of a small team at an adventure
playground in Homerton. Some experience of playwork is required and
experience of adventure playwork would be an advantage.
For further information and an application form please contact the Play
Service on 020 8356 7335 or email [log in to unmask]
Closing date: 5pm Friday, 8 June 2001. Interview date: w/c 25 June 2001.
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Vacancy Details
Job Title PLAY ASSISTANTS (CASUAL)
Category Leisure
Salary SG2, scp 14 £6.31 per hour
Traineeship No
Closing Date 8th June 2001
Directorate DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT & LEISURE
Details
LOCATION: Various locations throughout the CityHOURS: Required immediately
for a register of casual staff. We particularly require people who are able
to work during the hours of 3 pm to 8 pm, Monday - Sunday. Also to work in
the School Holidays.DUTIES: To provide short term cover in assisting the
Community Recreation to provide play development activities around the City.
This may include working in Sports Centres, Parks, Adventure Playgrounds and
a variety of community buildings. The work could include assisting with
face-to-face children's play opportunities, advising and training people on
how to set up junior clubs, playschemes or other play opportunities such as
covering for or assisting Play or Playcare staff, assisting with special
events or conferences.REQUIREMENTS: Past experience of working with children
preferably in a play setting.Please note that as this post provides
substantial access to children the successful applicant's criminal
convictions record with the Police will be checked. Also references will
need to be taken up before anyone is appointed.INFORMAL ENQUIRIES: Kris
Hartridge, tel 0114 203 9393.DETAILS FROM: DEL PERSONNEL, 2 - 10 CARBROOK
HALL ROAD, SHEFFIELD S9 2DB, TEL 0114 273 5975.All posts within Sheffield
City Council are the subject of a job evaluation exercise.
Pre-School Visitor
Salary: Scale 4 £13,299 - £14,823 pa pro rata
This is an opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
You will be required to encourage and support parents in understanding and
enhancing their childrens` development through play, particularly in the
home, but also in other settings. You will have had full time responsibility
for the care of a child and experience of working with under fours and their
families and carers in an early years setting. Good communication skills, a
commitment to equalities issues and the ability to work as part of a team
are essential.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, but particularly
from Arabic, Bengali or Cantonese speakers, as they are under-represented in
this area of work. Section 5(2)(d) of the Race Relations Act 1976 applies.
Sure Start Playlink welcomes applications from both men and women.
For further information and an informal discussion, please contact Jan
Sinkfield, Sure Start Playlink, on (01273) 320900.
Closing date: 15 June 2001
For further information and an application form please contact (quoting
reference):
Social Care & Health Personnel
Brighton & Hove City Council
4th Floor, Royal York Buildings
Old Steine
Brighton
BN1 1NH
Telephone: (01273) 295099 - 24 Hour Voicemail or Fax (01273) 295100
Job reference: SL1049
Building a workforce that values the diversity of the community.
Reference: JGP SL1049
COMMUNITY AND YOUTH WORKERS' UNION
Project Officer
Half Time, Two Year Contact
(with prospects of expansion and permanence)
JNC 3 pro rata
CYWU Cymru Learning Community Project
Funded by the National Assembly, this project is managed by the Community
and Youth Workers' Union, the Wales Association of Youth Clubs and Wales
Youth Agency.
The project officer will provide support, in service training and networking
throughout Wales for youth, community and play workers, particularly those
working part time or in a voluntary capacity.
The initial contract is half time for two years with prospects for
conversion to full time permanent.
You will need a good understanding of youth, community and play work in
Wales, drive, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and an ability to
work independently with a wide variety of individuals.
For full details and an application pack please contact:
Doug Nicholls,
Community and Youth Workers' Union
302, The Argent Centre,
60 Frederick Street.
Birmingham Bl 3HS
Tel: 0121 244 3346
Fax: 0121 244 3345
Completed applications are due by August 23rd.
Interviews will be held on September 3rd.
THE COLLEGE OF ST MARK AND ST JOHN
Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Community and Youth Studies
1 x 3 year fixed-term appointment
1 x 1 year fixed term appointment
Salary: £15,349 to £31,555
To start as soon as possible
Two Lecturers/Senior Lecturers are required to join a team in the expanding
Community and Youth Studies subject group of the College, which has recently
been successful in a bid to deliver training for the new Connexions Service.
The person(s) appointed will be graduates, preferably with a higher degree,
and will have recent experience of progressive practice in community and
youth work, together with an ability to contribute to the supervision of
fieldwork and to teach on a range of courses. At least one appointment will
need to have a JNC qualification.
We encourage applications from those currently under-represented in our
staff team group, particularly Black and Asian people.
For an informal discussion please telephone Kevin Feaviour or Ruth Hubbard
on 01752 636700 extension 4306 for Kev and extension 5234 for Ruth.
Alternatively, please contact Nicky Davies (administrator) on extension 2063
and leave a message; we will get back to you.
Application forms and further details are available from: The Personnel
Office, The College of St Mark and St John, Derriford Rd. Plymouth PL6 8BH.
Telephone: 01752 636844 (answer phone), e-mail: [log in to unmask] or
visit our website at www.marjon.ac.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 7th June 2001. Interview Date: Friday 15th June 2001.
HONEYBEES KIDS CLUB
Location: Lovell Cl, South Wonston, Winchester, Hants SO21
Date posted: 31/05/2001
Description: JOB SHARE PLAYWORK SUPERVISOR required starting Summer
holidays at Honeybees Kids Club - fully registered kids club for 5-12 year
olds - at South Wonston Primary School 3-6pm after-school and 8.30am-6pm
during holidays. Childcare qualifications preferable ie GNVQ, DDP to
supervisory level. Equal opportunities applies. Application forms and
further information can be obtained by calling Coordinators Gill and Sylvia
on 07931 527338 during club hours. Closing date 15 June 2001.
FELLVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL
After School Club Organiser
Hourly rate £5
FELLVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL, Caldbeck, Wigton CA7 8HF. Tel. & Fax: (016974)
78437.
Required as soon as possible for our established After School Club. You will
be expected to assume organisation of activities each week day during term
time from 3.00 to 6.00 pm and provide a caring, friendly environment for
children aged between 4 and 11 years of age. Job share would be welcomed.
Applications in writing with the names of two referees should be addressed
to Mrs N Bagot, Headteacher at the school.
Closing date Wednesday 13 June.
BECK OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB KENDAL
Have you got what it Takes?
Would you like to join our dedicated team caring for children aged 4- 14?
Play Workers required
for our Breakfast, After School and Holiday Clubs
Good rates of Pay
Part- time and Job Share welcome
For further details and application pack contact Sophie on (01539) 734897
Quote job ref: 769/5 Holiday Play Supervisors
Location: Grade SCP 8£5.27 an hour Based at centres throughout the city, you
will work 20 hours a week. Enthusiastic people with experience of planning
and running a programme of activities for 7 - 14 year olds are required to
join our highly successful Summer Play Leadership Scheme. You will be
working with children aged 7 - 14 years of mixed abilities and from all
sections of the community. You will provide the framework for a whole range
of creative and fun activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, dance and
day trips. You must therefore have relevant experience and qualifications in
these areas and experience of working with young people aged 7 - 14 years.To
be considered for the supervisor vacancies, you must have experience of
managing and co-ordinating a small team of staff and have had previous
responsibility for groups of young people in this age range.All applicants
must be available to work for the whole five week period 23 July - 24 August
2001.
Closing date: 08/06/2001
Please quote job reference number
Application forms and further details from: Corporate Services, Personnel
Division, Derby City Council, Council House, Derby, DE1 2FS. Telephone 01332
255474 or our 24 hour answer phone on 01332 255477. Minicom 01332 256666 or
call at the Council House Main Reception, Corporation Street, Derby. e-mail:
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Quote job ref: 770/5 Holiday Play Assistants
Location: Grade SCP 5 £4.77 an hour Based at centres throughout the city,
you will work 20 hours a week. Enthusiastic people with experience of
planning and running a programme of activities for 7 - 14 year olds are
required to join our highly successful Summer Play Leadership Scheme. You
will be working with children aged 7 - 14 years of mixed abilities and from
all sections of the community. You will provide the framework for a whole
range of creative and fun activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, dance
and day trips. You must therefore have relevant experience and
qualifications in these areas and experience of working with young people
aged 7 - 14 years.To be considered for the supervisor vacancies, you must
have experience of managing and co-ordinating a small team of staff and have
had previous responsibility for groups of young people in this age range.All
applicants must be available to work for the whole five week period 23
July - 24 August 2001.
Closing date: 08/06/2001
Please quote job reference number
Application forms and further details from: Corporate Services, Personnel
Division, Derby City Council, Council House, Derby, DE1 2FS. Telephone 01332
255474 or our 24 hour answer phone on 01332 255477. Minicom 01332 256666 or
call at the Council House Main Reception, Corporation Street, Derby. e-mail:
[log in to unmask]
Quote job ref: 772/5 Development Worker Out of School Provision
Location: Early years and Childcare team, Beaufort Business Centre, Beaufort
StreetGrade SO1£19,101 - £20,364 a year Within this post you will be
responsible for continuing to develop, promote and support a network of
early years and childcare provision especially in out of school and holiday
clubs. You will need to have:o experience of working with children in
education or childcare o a high standard of communication skills o
experience of supporting adults o an understanding of quality in childcare
and how to monitor this o an ability to work flexible hours including school
holidaysYou will be expected to travel around the City, on a regular
basis.In addition you should possess at least one of the following:o
education to 'A' level or equivalent o NVQ level 3 o primary or early years
teaching qualification o post qualification training o social work
qualificationFor an informal discussion please contact Chris Evans, Acting
Early Years Development Officer on Tel: 01332 716867.
Closing date: 08/06/2001
Please quote job reference number
For an application and further details please telephone our application
hotline on 01332 716839. Minicom: 01332 716709 Email:
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THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES ARE CURRENTLY BEING ADVERTISED THROUGH THE
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Job Title: ASSISTANT - PLAYSCHEME Job Number: SEL/36080
Location: BARTLEY GREEN - BIRMINGHAM Average Weekly Hours: NOT
SPECIFIED
Wages: £5.02 PER HOUR Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Working as part of a team you will provide safe, creative
play opportunities for children of age 5 to 12 years. Experience an
advantage but not essential as training will be given.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference SEL/36080
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAYLEADER Job Number: SLD/16440
Location: MERRYLEE Average Weekly Hours: 16.0
Wages: £5.15 PER HOUR Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Will supervise and organise play activities for children
between 5 and 12 years. Hours are 2.45pm - 6pm Mon to Fri.-school term only.
To start in August. 1/6/01
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference SLD/16440
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAY AREA ASSISTANT Job Number: TEN/11271
Location: TENBY Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: £4.00 PER HOUR Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Fun loving, out going person required to work in exciting
new play area in Tenby. Ideally applicants should be qualified to NVQ in
childcare or NNEB and be able to interact with parents as well as children.
Successful applicant will be vetted by Police/Local Authority prior to
taking up employment.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference TEN/11271
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: LUNCHTIME PLAY LEADER Job Number: LON/17966
Location: STOKE ON TRENT Average Weekly Hours: 5.0
Wages: £11418 - £11970 PER YEAR PRO RATA Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Previous experience of working with children in a similar
environment or as a play leader would be an advantage.Will be working with
4-11 year olds leading lunchtime activities participating in childrens play
and conversation.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference LON/17966
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: SUPERVISOR Job Number: GOO/14196
Location: HOLME ON SPALDING MOOR Average Weekly Hours: NOT
SPECIFIED
Wages: MEETS NAT MIN WAGE Duration: PERMANENT
Description: MUST HAVE: childcare qualification, experience of working
with 4 - 14 year olds & their families, ability to meet childrens needs,
ability to manage & lead the team, must have experience of administration &
finance. DUTIES: day to day running of the out of school club, to ensure
delivery of creative play opportunities in a safe, caring environment.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference GOO/14196
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: ASSISTANT PLAYWORKER Job Number: POQ/8087
Location: DUNVEGAN ISLE OF SKYE Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: £4.15 PER HOUR Duration: PERMANENT
Description: An enthusiastic and self motivated individual required to
work with pre-school children. Must enjoy working with children. Training
can be given, but experience is preferred.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference POQ/8087
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: SENIOR PLAYWORKER Job Number: POQ/8086
Location: DUNVEGAN ISLE OF SKYE Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: £6.20 PER HOUR Duration: PERMANENT
Description: An enthusiastic and self motivated individual required to
work with pre-school children. Must enjoy working with children. Training
can be given, but experience is preferred.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference POQ/8086
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAYLEADER- ASSISTANT Job Number: FOW/15726
Location: FORT WILLIAM Average Weekly Hours: 12.5
Wages: £4.20 PER HOUR Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Playleader required for local playgroup. Successful
applicant will be responsible for organising playgroup sessions. Will be in
charge of maximum of 15 children. Will be responsible to the playleader.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference FOW/15726
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: AFTER SCHOOL HELPER - TERM-TIME ONLY Job Number:
STA/24083
Location: LALEHAM/STAINES Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: £4.50 PER HOUR Duration: PERMANENT
Description: TO WORK WITHIN AFTER SCHOOL CLUB FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 TO 11
YEARS. WILL BE INVOLVED WITH GAMES/ACTIVIES & GENERAL SUPPORT. SOME
EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN IS PREFERRED.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference STA/24083
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAY SCHEME LEADERS & ASSISTANTS. (TEMP) Job Number:
STA/24561
Location: STAINES Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: LEADER £6.00 PH, ASSISTANTS £4.50 PH Duration: PERMANENT
Description: To look after & keep occupied, children age 5-11 years on
holiday play scheme. Must be enthusiastic, with love of children, an
interest in sports, art, drama etc. Also to join in activities
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference STA/24561
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAY AREA SUPERVISOR Job Number: KIT/22507
Location: KIRKCALDY Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: MEETS NAT MIN WAGE Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Supervisor required for play area in Kirkcaldy
restaurant.Duties include supervising children's activities.The successful
applicant must have experience working with children.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference KIT/22507
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details.
Job Title: ACTING DEPUTY SUPERVISOR Job Number: WAT/32807
Location: OXHEY Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: £5.78 PER HOUR. Duration: PERMANENT
Description: To work for an after school club. Supervising staff when
manager & deputy are not on the premises. Planning weekly activities,
receiving payments from the parents & entering in payment book, collecting
children from school, locking/unlocking the club, helping prepare tea &
clearing away. NVQ3 or NNEB qualification. Own children over 5 welcome.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference WAT/32807
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: SESSIONAL PLAY WORKER Job Number: LEO/15586
Location: LEVENMOUTH Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: £5.62 PER HOUR Duration: TEMPORARY
Description: The postholder will contribute to the delivery of an out of
school hours service for young people with profound and complex
difficulties. Must be able to undertake the required training.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference LEO/15586
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAY WORKER Job Number: CAK/24993
Location: BRIDGE Average Weekly Hours: 7.3
Wages: £5 PER HOUR Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Part time play worker required. Must be experienced in
childcare or have an advanced certificate in play work or NVQ2/3 in play
work. Will be planning & carrying out activities for children & supervising
the activities inside & out
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference CAK/24993
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAYWORKER Job Number: HAD/15940
Location: HASBURY Average Weekly Hours: 13.5
Wages: £4.50 PER HOUR Duration: PERMANENT
Description: For after school playgroup for children aged 5 to 11. Duties
include ; collecting children from school, and organising activities and
snacks. Monday to Friday 3.00pm to 5.45pm. Term time only. September start.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference HAD/15940
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAY ASSISTANT Job Number: BEE/26082
Location: BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE Average Weekly Hours: 9.45
Wages: £17.50 PER SESSION Duration: PERMANENT
Description: To work as a key worker and as part of a pre school team. To
provide safe, high quality education and care for young children.
Qualifications needed are DPP NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference BEE/26082
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PRE SCHOOL LEADER Job Number: MAL/10166
Location: NEAR PICKERING Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: MEETS NAT MIN WAGE Duration: PERMANENT
Description: To provide high quality education and care for pre-school
children. To organise and supervise staff in Committee/Parent managed
pre-school. Must have experience of work in a pre-school setting with DPP,
NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference MAL/10166
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: LUNCHTIME PLAY LEADER Job Number: LON/17968
Location: STOKE ON TRENT Average Weekly Hours: 5.0
Wages: £11,418 TO £11,970 PRO RATA, PER ANNUM Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Previous experience of working with children in a similar
environment would be an advantage. Duties include leading lunchtime
activities for children aged 4-11 and participating in children's play and
conversation.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference LON/17968
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAYLEADERS/SENIOR PLAY LEADERS Job Number: BRK/27495
Location: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH Average Weekly Hours: 20.0
Wages: SENIOR LEADERS £5.43 PER HOUR/LEADERS £4.77 Duration:
TEMPORARY
Description: Senior Playleader/ Playleaders required for period 30
July-24 August 2001. Must be age 18+, and possess appropriate
qualifications/ relevant supervisory experience with children.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference BRK/27495
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PRE-SCHOOL STAFF Job Number: WEN/16775
Location: HENLEAZE, BRISTOL Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: MEETS NAT MIN WAGE Duration: PERMANENT
Description: You will be working for a local pre-school education
establishment. You will be assisting in the provision of high quality early
years learning and childcare to 3 and 4 year olds.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference WEN/16775
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAY WORKER Job Number: LOW/20790
Location: LOWESTOFT Average Weekly Hours: NOT SPECIFIED
Wages: £4.20 PER HOUR Duration: PERMANENT
Description: To work for an out of school club. Term time hours are
3.20pm-6pm Mon-Fri, times in school holidays 8.30am-5.30pm Could work either
term time or holiday time or both. Essential to have previous child care
experience.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference LOW/20790
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
Job Title: PLAY WORKER- REF 501 Job Number: FTS/54134
Location: MANCHESTER/SALFORD/TRAFFORD Average Weekly Hours: NOT
SPECIFIED
Wages: £4.78 PER HOUR Duration: TEMPORARY
Description: Required on a casual basis, Supporting activities including
creche,playschemes and after school clubs.No qualifications required but
applicants must have experience working with children.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference FTS/54134
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment
Job Title: CRECHE WORKER- REF 798 Job Number: FTS/54135
Location: MANCHESTER/SALFORD/TRAFFORD Average Weekly Hours: NOT
SPECIFIED
Wages: £4.78 PER HOUR Duration: TEMPORARY
Description: Required on a casual basis, Supporting activities including
crèche, playschemes and after school clubs. No qualifications required but
applicants must have experience working with children.
How to Apply: Either telephone Employment Service Direct on 0845 6060 234
(Textphone users - 0845 6055 255) or visit your local Jobcentre and ask for
job reference FTS/54135
· Parents, if the job pays less than £5.68 per hour you could get a top up.
Please ask for details. · All successful candidates will be vetted prior to
taking up appointment.
The above is a small selection of more than 100 Playwork related jobs that
are available through the employment service, to view more just visit
http://www.md3.employmentservice.gov.uk/english/Jobs/JobResults.jsp?Page=0&T
ype=es
YOUNG IN HERTS WOULD LIKE TO MAKE YOU A VERY SPECIAL OFFER!
EXTRA WORK WHEN YOU NEED IT!
We have recognised that unexpected staff absence can leave childcare
providers in a crisis. To help them in an unexpected staffing emergency,
Young in Herts has teamed up with Staffquest to offer you more work at
premium rates.
How does the service work?
Simple! Providers call when they need staff cover in an emergency.
Staffquest match the qualifications and experience of the staff available to
their needs and contact them.
The service starts soon so make sure you are registered!
It is simple and could be a good way to fill any hours when you don't have
children to mind. If you want to know more, contact Staffquest on 0845 601
4138 (local call charge) or 01933 440544.
UK SPECIALIST PLAYWORK RECRUITMENT AGENCY
· Team Leaders
· Playworkers
· Trainees
· Volunteers
police checks, 1st aid, health & safety, food and hygiene, special skills,
etc.
Employment and Registration Information:
Tel/FAX: +44 (0)20 8203 1419
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Simply Reliable Out-Of-School Childcare!
FOOTNOTES
The vacancies in this digest have been taken from a number of sources; I
have listed most of them here:
Fish 4 Jobs Search Engine www.fish4jobs.co.uk
Jobs Go Public Search Engine www.jobsgopublic.com
Jobs Unlimited www.jobsunlimited.co.uk
Local Government Websites:
North Lincolnshire Council www.northlincs.gov.uk
East Riding of Yorkshire www.eastriding.gov.uk
Cumbria County Council www.cumbria.gov.uk
Other Websites:
London Play www.londonplay.org.uk
The Employment Service www.employmentservice.gov.uk
Some of the vacancies included may have been submitted directly to me.
Michael Tombs, AILAM, Dip Child Psy., Dip C.D.C. [log in to unmask]
Host of UKplayworkers Virtual Community
Fair Play for Children's County Co-ordinator for Hertfordshire
© Michael Tombs & UKplayworkers
03 June 2001
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