Youth worker / After-School Playworker

Term Time Only (Monday – Friday) with the possibility of holiday work

Times: 2.30-6.30pm

Age Group: 8 - 11years

Pay: £12-15 an hour (depending on experience)

Experience

  • Level 1 or 2 + childcare

  • Have experience of working with children. Particularly over 8s 


  • Have experience in mentoring or supporting children to develop to their full potential

  • Good knowledge of the importance of play

The Role

  • Assist with the day to day preparation and delivery of safe, stimulating, fun & age appropriate activities

  • Facilitate and promote play opportunities, inclusive for all children. Being an advocate for the children’s right to play, to be listened to and to be safe

  • Provide healthy nutritious snacks for members

    About you

  • Good communication skills

  • Strong accuracy and attention to detail

  • Ability to work as part of a team

  • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and multi-task

  • Professional, approachable and friendly

  • Confident and flexible approach to taking on new tasks


  • Provide professional and consistent advice, good practice and support at all times

  • Establish and sustain effective working relationships with children, families and settings staff. 


  • Work creatively to find solutions to issues which arise

  • Work in a reflective manner and encourage others to do so.

To apply email directorofoperations@devasclub.org with CV and cover Letter