Play Worker - Playranger Service
Guildford Borough Council's Playrangers service is looking for casual members of staff to join the small team of play workers.
The Playranger service provides accessible and challenging outdoor play environments in local parks and open spaces across the Guildford borough. The Playrangers sessions have an overall aim to encourage, support and widen accessibility to play opportunities for children; to allow them to play freely and enjoy the benefits of playing in the outdoors in their community. The primary age range of children for this service is five to twelve years old.
Staff will assist in the day-to-day delivery of the Playranger service, this will involve loading and unloading play equipment, ensuring children are signed-in, supervise and monitor sessions, help lead on activities and support the team daily.
The Guildford Playrangers service is looking for highly motivated and organised individuals who are able to advocate for and demonstrate the value and importance of high quality, outdoor play for children in the borough.
Hours available from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday during school term time. £13.50 per hour. All essential training provided.
If working with children and young people in the local community interests you, please consider applying by contacting community.wellbeing@guildford.gov.uk or calling 01483 444150
About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.