Playscheme Practitioner
Employer: Kids
Location: The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Hours: 765 hours per annum, average 14.71 Hours per week (further breakdown below)
Salary: £10,159 per year
About Kids
Kids is a national charity that supports disabled children, young people, and their families. We create inclusive opportunities that help children develop, have fun, and reach their potential.
About the Role
As a Playscheme Practitioner, you will support disabled children and young people to take part in enjoyable, safe, and inclusive activities. This may include play sessions and trips into the community, such as visits to parks, cinemas, farms, and bowling alleys.
You will encourage participation, independence, social interaction, and positive experiences for every child.
Working Pattern
The role includes:
- Saturday sessions every week
- 50 holiday playscheme sessions each year
- Each session lasts 7.5 hours
Typical holiday sessions:
- October half term: 5 days
- December holidays: 6 days
- February half term: 5 days
- Easter holidays: 6 days
- May half term: 4 days
- Summer holidays: 24 days
Working patterns may change.
Key Responsibilities
- Support children and young people in play and activities
- Adapt activities to meet individual needs
- Supervise children during trips and outings
- Maintain a safe, inclusive environment
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures
- Provide personal care where required
- Help prepare and serve snacks or meals
- Work closely with colleagues, families, and carers
- Attend training and development opportunities
What We're Looking For
You will be:
- Caring, patient, and supportive
- Flexible and adaptable
- Creative and enthusiastic
- A good communicator
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Organised and reliable
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards
- Aware of health and safety responsibilities when working with children and young people
Why Join Kids?
- Make a real difference to children's lives
- Receive training and development opportunities
- Work in a supportive team environment
- Enjoy a varied role with activities both onsite and in the community
Safeguarding
Kids is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
If you're passionate about supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Early application is encouraged.
