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Senior Playworker

Pontypridd
Part-time
30th April 2026
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Senior Playworker – Dwylo Hapus, Pontypridd

Closing date: 30/04/2026

Hours

Salary:

Qualifications / experience required:

Essential Requirements:

  • Level 3 in Playwork
  • Proven experience working with children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Have experience working with children with Individual Developmental Plans (IDPS) and understand how to plan for their needs
  • Previous leadership or management experience in childcare/play work settings
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures in Wales
  • Understanding of CIW regulations and the Role of the of Responsible Individual
  • Knowledge of the ALN Code for Wales
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable:

  • Level 5 Playwork qualification
  • Have experience working towards registering a setting.
  • Valid First Aid qualifications/Food Hygiene or Safeguarding Group C Training (willing to complete training if appointed)
  • Additional training to support children and families with ALN

Description of duties:

  • Act as the Responsible Individual in line with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) regulations
  • Oversee the day-to-day running of the holiday club
  • Lead, support, and manage staff and volunteers (recruitment, staff rota’s, staff training, supervisions and appeals)
  • Ensure a safe, inclusive, and child-centred environment at all times
  • Plan and deliver engaging, accessible activities tailored to individual needs
  • Maintain compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, an NMS standards
  • Build positive relationships with parents/carers and be able to have work as part of a multi-agency team
  • Maintain accurate records, policies, and required documentation

How to apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to: