Youth & play worker Work, Jobs in Filton, Gls (with Salaries)

Play Worker
Southmead Development Trust —Bristol
- £23,778 - £29,239 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Business development
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
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12d
Youth Key Worker
Safe Haven Group - Supported Accommodation —Caldicot
- £12.90 an hour
- Overtime
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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3d
Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Bristol BS2
Junior Adventures Group —Bristol
- £13.50 - £14.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
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International Partnership Officer
Bristol City Council —Bristol
- £39,862 - £41,771 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
3d
Youth Support Worker - Youth & Play Service
Newport City Council —Newport
- £20,000 - £31,022 a year
- Part-time
5d
Holiday Club Sports Coach / Activity Leader (BA15)
Junior Adventures Group —Bradford-on-Avon
- £14 a month
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Community Youth Worker - Families First
Newport City Council —Newport
- £30,000 - £34,434 a year
- Full-time
5d
Sports Coach / Activity Leader – Breakfast & After School Club - Bradford On Avon BA15
Junior Adventures Group UK —Bradford-on-Avon
- £14 a month
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Sparkle Leisure Support Worker
Sparkle (South Wales) —Newport
- £10.88 - £12.74 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
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3d
Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Westbury BA13
Junior Adventures Group UK —Westbury
- £13.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
Youth Escort & Custody Driver
Serco Plc —Bristol
- £24,596 - £34,805 a year
- Overtime
- Driving
- IT
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
After School Club Manager - Bradford on Avon, BA15
Junior Adventures Group UK —Bradford-on-Avon
- £13.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
Senior Social Worker - Harm Outside the Home (HOTH) Team
North Somerset Council —North Somerset
- £42,839 - £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
11d
Early Years Room Lead
YMCA Dulverton Group —Blagdon
- £28,699.43 a year
- Hotel
- Annual leave
Early Years Deputy Room Lead
YMCA Dulverton Group —Bristol
- £28,386.57 a year
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Annual leave

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Play Worker

Southmead Development Trust
Bristol

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Job details

Part-time
£23,778 - £29,239 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Gym membership
Sick pay

Qualifications

Childcare
First aid
Business development
Project management
Working with children
Youth work
Organisational skills
IT
Construction
Communication skills

Full job description

Join our work to support our communities to thrive

Do you believe in the power of play? Are you passionate about creating spaces where children can explore, take risks, and be themselves.

We’re looking for a Playworker to join our team at The Ranch Adventure Playground, supporting children and families through high-quality, open-access play.

About you

Experience working with children (paid or voluntary), ideally in play, youth, or community settings
Passion for child-led play and supporting children’s development through exploration and creativity
Understanding of how to engage children of different ages in inclusive and accessible ways
Able to respond calmly to behaviour and support positive relationships
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
Good communication and teamwork skills
Committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for all children and families

About us

Southmead Development Trust is a Bristol-based charity made up of staff, volunteers, and residents working together to keep power in our community. We work alongside local people and partners to improve health, wellbeing, employment, and local pride – while tackling social isolation and bringing investment into the area.

Guided by residents, our vision is a thriving and healthy community. We provide the support, spaces, and services our community needs through our two well-loved sites Greenway Centre and The Ranch Adventure Playground and Youth Space. These venues host a wide range of activities including wellbeing services, youth and play sessions, fitness classes, community groups, and local celebrations.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, just let us know – we will do our best to support you.

About the Role

You will support the delivery of open-access play sessions at The Ranch for children of all ages up to and including school Year 7.

This is a hands-on, active role where you will help create a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment where children can freely explore, take appropriate risks, and develop through play.

Details

Location: The Ranch Adventure Playground, Southmead

Contract: Part-time / sessional (flexible options may be available)

Salary: £23,778 (£12.36ph) – £29,239 (£15.20ph) per year pro rata (depending on experience and qualifications).
Hours: 6 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm (sessions run 3:30pm – 5:30pm). Extended hours during school holidays (same days)
Reports to: Ranch Play Manager
Holiday: 33 days annual leave pro-rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays), occupational pension, free membership to Greenway Gym and classes. For casual contracts, holiday pay is rolled into hourly rates.
Sick Pay: 4 weeks over rolling year, pro-rata
Training and Development Opportunities: All mandatory training and job-specific training offered, e.g., First Aid, Safeguarding, Motivational Interviewing, Management and Leadership, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Reflective Practice
Pension Contribution: Nest Pension Scheme, combined 7% (employer 3%, employee 4% as standard)
Benefits: Free membership to Greenway Gym and classes, cycle to work scheme, cafe discount
How to apply: Please send your CV, along with a cover letter describing how your experience is relevant to the responsibilities of the role and how you meet the essential criteria to email: [email protected]
Interview process: If you are successful in the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an in-person interview.
Deadline: 9am, Monday 29th June
Contact: To arrange a chat or visit our site in person, contact Matt Caldwell, email: [email protected]

Key Responsibilities

Support delivery of child-led, open-access play sessions
Follow children’s play cues and enable a wide range of play (physical, creative, imaginative, and adventurous)
Help create a safe environment while supporting appropriate risk-taking
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and carers
Communicate clearly with families, including supervision expectations
Help set up and pack down the playground and maintain a clean, engaging space
Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality sessions
Safeguard children and follow all health and safety procedures

General Responsibilities – All staff at Southmead Development Trust are expected to:

Follow all Trust policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements.
Model our values: Positivity, Integrity, Excellence, Welcoming, Entrepreneurial.
Work proactively, use initiative, and collaborate well with colleagues and the community.
Maintain confidentiality, data protection standards, and a safe, inclusive environment.
Take part in training, development, staff meetings, and occasional evening/weekend work when required.
Carry out any other reasonable duties to support the organisation.

Essential Criteria:

Experience working with children (play, youth, childcare or community settings)
Understanding of the importance of play and child development
Ability to engage children and build positive relationships
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities
Good communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather

Desirable Criteria:

Playwork, childcare or youth work qualification
Experience in an open-access or adventure playground setting
Knowledge of risk-benefit approaches in play
First Aid training

Additional Information

Enhanced DBS required
Physical role (setting up equipment, outdoor environment)
Flexibility required for school holiday delivery

Pay: £23,778.00-£29,239.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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