School Holiday Play and Wellbeing Site Supervisor

Salary: Hourly rate: £13.69 - £14.35 | Grade 4

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 holiday)

The Play Service is seeking organised, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals to take on the role of Site Supervisor during our summer holiday programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership position, overseeing the delivery of play and wellbeing activities and ensuring children and young people have safe, inclusive, and enjoyable experiences.

As the lead worker on site, you will be responsible for managing a team of paid staff and youth volunteers from the Youth Volunteer Project. Your role will involve coordinating daily activities, supporting your team, and ensuring that sessions run smoothly and effectively. Strong organisational skills, clear communication, and the ability to inspire and guide others are essential.

This position offers excellent experience for those training to become teachers, social workers, or professionals in public services. It provides the chance to develop leadership skills, gain practical experience in managing teams, and make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of children and young people.

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 receive full training and support to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to lead successfully.

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.