Community Project Assistant (Sessional)

SALARY: £10 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE: Sessional

OPERATIONAL AREA: Sandwell

LOCATION: Tipton with regular travel, evening work and occasional weekend work across Sandwell

ROLE DESCRIPTION: SEPT21C001 Community Project Assistant (Go Play) June 21 JD

SEPT21C001 Community Project Assistant (Sessional)

Job Role

Do you have a passion for and the experience of working with children and young people?

Can you plan and deliver engaging play, sports, arts and crafts activities to children and young people?

If so, then look no further than Groundwork West Midlands; an environmental charity that has been delivering environmental and community projects aimed at creating stronger, healthier communities, and greater prospects for local people for over 30 years.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to deliver on our exciting play project in Sandwell. The Go Play Sandwell project consists of open access after-school and holiday sessions across Smethwick, Tipton and Wednesbury.

As part of our friendly team, you will be alert to the safeguarding of young people and children, raising any issues and concerns following the correct policies and procedures.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferable as you would be required to travel across the borough.

About Go Play Sandwell

Since 2017, Groundwork West Midlands has been a delivery partner on the Go Play Sandwell programme, funded by Sandwell Council. Across three towns of Sandwell, we provide nine sessions a week offering play opportunities aimed at children aged 6-12 years old (and up to 16 with additional needs). All the sessions are free, open access, and take place after-school and throughout school holidays. Sessions are child led, and typically comprise a range of activities including, nature based, to team games through to free play opportunities.

About Groundwork West Midlands

Groundwork is a registered charity mobilising practical community action on poverty and the environment across the West Midlands. We are passionate about creating a future where:

  • Every neighbourhood is vibrant and green
  • Every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny
  • No-one is held back by their background or circumstances

Every year Groundwork makes an incredible difference to communities across the West Midlands. We work on hundreds of individual projects, supporting disadvantaged communities and most importantly, we change people’s lives.

If you are looking for an interesting and challenging role and you are ready to take the next step in your career development, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please forward your CV with covering letter to wmrecruitment@groundwork.org.uk

An Enhanced DBS check will be required prior to commencement in post

CV’s will not be accepted, unless accompanied by a covering letter

No agencies please

Closing Date: Friday 12th November 2021

 

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