Summer Play Worker (Playschemes)
Temporary Summer Holiday Play
Fixed Term – Week commencing 27th July – 28th August 2026
£13.45 per hour
We are looking for additional temporary staff to join our play teams during Easter and Summer holiday periods. Positions are available working between 10-25 hours at our Moss Side, Ardwick and Wythenshawe adventure playgrounds and will be dependent on availability. Holiday staff will be required to work flexibly across multiple locations.
Holiday Club sessions are 12-4pm at all sites.
Daytime play sessions are 4-6pm when holiday sessions are not operating at the site.
If you’re passionate about making a difference to children and young people and have skills in creative or therapeutic arts, sports, play or other outdoor activities then we want to hear from you. We’re looking for team members who are innovative and creative, have lots of energy and a sense of fun, and also really important that you have the patience and tolerance required to work with 5–16-year-olds.
Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. Application and Demographic forms must be returned either via email to recruitment@manchesteryounglives.org.uk or by post to Manchester Young Lives, The Addy Young People’s Centre, Woodhouse Lane, Wythenshawe, M22 9TF. Please ensure you complete the final section of the application from, giving information as to how you meet the person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The closing date for completed application forms is 8 th June.