Senior Youth & Play Worker
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Senior Youth & Play Worker
We are recruiting for a: Senior Youth & Play Worker
Job Purpose
Join Our Team at The Vench
The Vench is a vibrant adventure playground and community centre in the heart of Lockleaze, Bristol. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Senior Youth & Play Worker to help deliver safe, inclusive, and engaging play and youth activities for local children, young people and families.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support youth and play sessions.
• Supervise and coordinate staff and volunteers.
• Plan engaging activities and play opportunities.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety, and positive behaviour.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, induction and support.
• Maintain records, registers and database systems.
• Promote activities through local communications and social media.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and community partners.
You will have:
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience supporting or supervising staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• A passion for play, youth work and community engagement.
An Enhanced DBS Check with Children's Barred List checks will be required for this role.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
In return we offer you:
• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
• Health Cash Plan and 24 hour Healthline
• Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
• Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
• Business travel expenses
We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
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Interview Details
Closing date for applications: 30th June 2026 Interview date: in person on or around 7th July 2026
| Language | English |
| Job type | Youth work |
| Work location | The Vench, Lockleaze Youth and Play Space, Romney Avenue, Bristol, BS7 9TB |
| Region | Groundwork South |
| Working hours | 25 hours each week |
| Role type | Part time |
| Contract type | Fixed Term (Paid) |
| Salary | £18,200 per annum (FTE £27,300) |
| Application closing date | 30th June 2026 |