Youth & Play Worker - Groundwork

As a Youth & Play Worker, you will facilitate and support children and young people's self-directed play, helping to create a stimulating, challenging and inclusive environment where young people feel valued, safe and empowered.Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider community, you will help deliver a broad programme of activities that encourages participation, creativity, learning and positive wellbeing.

Job Purpose

Join Our Team at The Vench

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 seeking passionate, energetic and professional Youth & Play Workers to help deliver inclusive, safe, free and exciting play opportunities for children, young people and families.

The Vench is a much-loved adventure playground and community centre at the heart of Lockleaze. For over 50 years, we have inspired imaginative play in a safe, supportive and fun environment, helping children and young people develop confidence, resilience and lifelong skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of local children and young people while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team.

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:
• Are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Understand the value of play and youth work in supporting healthy development.
• Have experience working with children, young people or families in a community, educational, youth work or play setting.
• Can build positive relationships and engage effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Are reliable, enthusiastic, and able to work as part of a team.
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.

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.

Please send your completed CVs and covering letters, quoting reference ‘YPW26’ to recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk

For further information and to discuss the role please contact Hannah Baker at Hannah.baker@grounwork.org.uk

Vacancy Files

Job Description

Interview Details

Closing date for applications: 30th June 2026 Interview date: On or around 7th July in person.

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	Zero hours
Role type	Part time
Contract type	Casual (Paid)
Salary	£13.45 per hour
Application closing date	30th June 2026