Job Vacancy | Groundwork South
Senior Youth & Play Worker
West of England
Location: The Vench, Lockleaze Youth and Play Space, Romney Avenue, Bristol, BS7 9TB
Contract: Fixed Term to March 2027 with the potential to extend
Salary: £18,200 per annum (FTE £27,300)
Hours: 25 hours each week Monday to Friday to include after school youth and play sessions
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.
About the Role
Working closely with the Centre Manager, you will lead term-time and holiday sessions, support staff and volunteers, coordinate activities, and help ensure children and young people have a positive, safe and enjoyable experience at The Vench.
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.
Apply now!
Please send your completed application form, quoting reference ‘SYPW26’ to [email protected]
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Hannah Baker at [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 30th June 2026
Interview date: in person on or around 7th July 2026
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.
Pay: From £18,200.00 per year
Work Location: In person
