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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: