School Holiday Play and Wellbeing Support Worker

Salary: Hourly rate: £13.47 | Grade 3

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

27.5 Hours per week, 5 Weeks per year (School summer holidays)

The Play Service is seeking caring and inclusive individuals to join our team as Play and Wellbeing Support Workers. This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people with additional learning needs, disabilities, complex needs, or behavioural needs, ensuring they can fully participate in play and wellbeing activities during the school holidays.

As a Support Worker, you may provide one-to-one support or work with small groups of children who require additional assistance. Your role will be to help children engage in play, adapt activities to meet their individual needs, and create a safe, welcoming environment where every child can thrive. You may be involved in a variety of programmes, including play and respite sessions, community playschemes, and Food and Fun Camps, all designed to promote wellbeing and inclusion.

We are looking for individuals with patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting children. Previous experience of working with children or young people who require additional support is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The summer programme will run for four weeks, starting on Monday 27th July. To prepare, there will be a training week beginning Monday 20th July, where you will gain the skills and confidence needed to deliver high-quality play opportunities.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Julian Davenne - Julian.davenne@torfaen.gov.uk 01495 742952

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.