School Holiday Play and Wellbeing 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 looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about working with children and young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive team delivering fun, engaging, and inclusive play activities during the school holidays.

As a member of our team, you will help provide a range of exciting programmes designed to promote positive wellbeing through the medium of play, including Play and Wellbeing Camps, Food and Fun Camps, and community playschemes. These initiatives create safe and welcoming environments where children can thrive, make friends, and enjoy new experiences.

We are seeking people who bring energy, creativity, and a genuine commitment to supporting children. Ideally, you will have some previous experience in Playwork or working with children and young people, but full training and guidance will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

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.