Playworker

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children? Then join the Youth Options Early Years and Childcare team!

• Location: Andover
• Salary: £12.60 per hour (pay review pending)
• Hours: 17.50 per week
• Type: Permanent, part time
• Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

We run a number of early years and childcare services across the county including Holiday Clubs, Afterschool Clubs, and Preschools. All profits from our childcare services are donated to our charitable arm to support disadvantaged young people across the county.

About the role

We are recruiting a Playworker to be based at our After School Club that runs from Pilgrims Cross School in Andover. During the term-time, the hours will be 2.30pm until 6pm, Monday - Friday. During school holidays, the 17.5 hours are flexible across the week, with the option for lots of extra overtime if wanted. As a Playworker your role will be to support children and young people to reach their potential by planning, running and monitoring engaging activities.

About the you

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic individuals, over the age of 18, who are committed to making a difference to the lives of children and young people. You will need to be reliable, approachable and caring and have previous experience of working with young people.

How to apply

Download the recruitment pack here and the application form below. If you need any help with your application or have any questions, then contact or . We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Youth Options strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation for our staff and those we support. Should you need any adjustments, at either application or interview, please contact us.