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YORK CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
York
Part-time
5th December 2025

Playworker Vacancy

We currently have the opportunity for a Part Time (25 hours p/week) playworker to join our team on a permanent basis to work in our busy Out of School Club.

The successful candidate will be required to work breakfast club 7:15am to 8:45am, after school club 2:30pm to 6:00pm Monday to Friday and school holidays.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• A good understanding of play work
• Involvement in the planning of out of school club activities
• Lead and or support safe creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of different age groups
• Willingness to undertake training opportunities
• Care for the everyday needs of children and help to ensure a safe and secure setting

Experience
We are looking for a committed, self-motivated person who enjoys providing high quality childcare to children. You must be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who can work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

A Level 3 Qualification in playwork/childcare/early years is an advantage but not essential

Location: Poppleton Rd OOSC The Annex York | Organisation: Poppleton Rd OOSC

Salary: The current starting salary is based on the minimum wage depending on age and increasing depending on qualification levels. | Job type: Part time | Hours: 25

Benefits:
Staff Benefits • 20 paid sick days after 6 months service on a rolling 12-month programme. • 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year additional to annual leave entitlement. • Free childcare for staff employed by Poppy Rd OOSC who have children attending the host school. • Opt in pension scheme. • Free onsite parking. • Yearly Flu Jab Voucher. • Additional leave for length of service, 1 additional day for 1/2/3 years of service. • Support with training and qualifications. • Sovereign Healthcare Scheme

Closing date: 05-12-2025

How to apply:
To apply please request an application pack from the manager Kathryn Love/Emily Bradley by emailing poppyroadkidsclub@hotmail.co.uk

Web link: Click here

Reference: PRDOOSC

Category: Children and Young People