Youth & Play Assistant
SALARY: Zero Hours
CONTRACT TYPE: Zero Hours, available play shifts are: Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays 3pm – 6:30pm (term-time) and all day in school holidays. Available youth shifts are Tuesdays 6-8:30pm Wednesday 5:00-9:00pm, and evenings in the holidays.
OPERATIONAL AREA: West of England
LOCATION: The Vench, Lockleaze Youth & Play Space, Romney Avenue, Bristol, BS7 9TD
Not-for profit organisation Groundwork South have a unique role opportunity for someone to join The Vench. Supporting children and young people in Bristol to build resilience through play leading to happy and healthy lives.
Join The Vench Play Team!
At The Vench, we are on a mission to ensure all children and young people in Lockleaze live happy and healthy lives by providing a safe and vibrant space to play, learn and grow. We are looking for passionate and professional Youth & Play Workers to deliver inclusive, safe, free and exciting play and activities for children, young people and families.
The Vench is a much-loved adventure playground and community centre in the heart of Lockleaze. For over 50 years we’ve been inspiring imaginative play in a safe, supportive and fun environment to help children and young people learn and grow.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced Check with Lists from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Groundwork South’s Working with Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy supports staff in putting into practice our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18.
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.
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
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, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
Apply now!
To apply, please read the Job Description and send your CV and covering letter (Please provide evidence from your past working life that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification and therefore make you suitable for this role.) to: recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk please quote the reference number ‘YPA0224’ on your covering letter and email communication.
Job Description – JD Youth Play Assistant – February 2024
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Lisa Jimenez on 07710392078.
| Closing date for applications: | Until the position is full |
| Interview date: | To be arranged once applications are processed |
Start Date: ASAP, subject to a DBS Check
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.