Are you energetic, playful and passionate about supporting children to thrive? Eastside Community Trust is looking for a new Playworker to join our adventure playground team in Bristol.
This job is an opportunity to help create a safe, inclusive and child led space where young people can explore, take positive risks and simply enjoy being children.
About the Role
As a Playworker, you will bring ideas, enthusiasm and a sense of fun to every session. You will support children and young people to lead their own play, encourage participation and help maintain a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through the gates.
You will also:
- Help deliver a varied and engaging play offer
- Act as a trusted and positive role model
- Support safeguarding and promote wellbeing
- Confidently challenge behaviour that affects others
- Contribute to daily site checks and basic maintenance
- Keep accurate attendance and incident records
- Take part in team meetings and session debriefs
The role is active and outdoors throughout the year, so you will need to be physically and emotionally resilient, ready to work in all weathers and comfortable in a lively and sometimes unpredictable environment.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking someone who lives their values every day. Integrity, honesty, inclusion and kindness matter here. You will be warm, approachable and culturally aware, with the confidence to use your initiative and the creativity to bring new ideas to life.
Most importantly, you will believe in the power of play.
Key Details
- £13.60 per hour
- Zero hours contract for six months
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays pro rata
- 7 percent pension contribution
- After school sessions, occasional Sundays and school holidays
Ready to Apply
If you are excited about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Bristol, we would love to hear from you. Read the full job description here.
Please send your CV and covering letter to Stacy@upourstreet.org.uk by midday on 20 March. Interviews will take place on 25 March.
