Playwork Apprentice

Salary: Apprentice National Minimum Wage (Age 16-20) | National Living Wage (Age 21+)

Would you like to work for a large forward-looking organisation which will challenge you and help grow your career, also giving an opportunity for you to 'earn while you learn?' If so, come and join Torfaen County Borough Council's Career Development Programme. As an Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues learning job specific skills whilst earning a wage and working towards a Level 2 Award in Play Practice which is a nationally recognised professional qualification.
The Council's Values are Fair, Supportive, Effective and Innovative which are very important to us. If you want to be successful you will need to demonstrate behaviour that reflects these Values
As an Apprentice in the Play Service, you will support children's development through play providing safe and inclusive play opportunities, whilst learning the skills and knowledge needed for a career in childcare. This will involve working in community play settings such as Family Play Sessions and After School Clubs as well as play projects linked to schools. This will also entail working on play provisions in the school holidays.
This post is based in a friendly team where you will receive excellent support and on-the-job-training. What's more, you'll gain valuable work and life skills to help you launch a career in your chosen field.
Benefits include a tailored induction programme, ongoing support from dedicated staff, generous annual leave entitlement, a contributory pension scheme, access to a staff benefit scheme and support with your personal and professional development.
We are based in the Eco Building, Springvale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran. If you would like further information, please contact Andrea Sysum, Play Policy Officer on 01495 742951 or email andrea.sysum@torfaen.go.uk .
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.
Additional Employment Support
Torfaen County Borough Council can provide additional free support to assist you in your search for employment. This can include expert advice and support around the recruitment process, such as how to complete application forms and also interview technique skills. If you would like to take advantage of this free advice and support, please contact Customer Services on 01495 762200 and ask to speak with the Prevention Hub for employability support.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all 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.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.