Role: Playworker
Location: RAF Waddington Out of school club
Hours: Monday to Friday 7.05 am to 9.05 am and 2.45pm to 5.45pm
Contract type: Term Time Only (25 hours per week)
Salary: Starting from £12.71, dependent on qualifications
Closing date: 26 June 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a new playworker to join our team.
Are you passionate about working with children outside of the school environment?
Perhaps you have children of your own and are looking for Term Time only work?
Apply now to join our team of playworkers who provide exceptional childcare at our before and after school setting located at RAF Waddington.
Please familiarise yourself with the full job description for this post before applying at our website (https://www.childrenslinks.org.uk/post/playworker-out-of-school-club)
In return for your commitment we offer the opportunity to join an open, supportive and tight knit organisation. Our fantastic work stems from our caring, family culture, which is at the heart of everything we do. We are an ambitious, inclusive team where voices are heard.
Other benefits include:
- Additional annual leave days (birthday and Christmas eve)
- Recognition platform
- Employee discount scheme
- 24 hr employee assistance
- Competitive pay rates
- Support in training and professional development
The successful applicant(s) will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.
Due to the volume of applicants we will get in touch only if selected for an interview.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any role involving working with children will be subject to an enhanced/barred DBS check and staff will be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration. The self declaration will require you to disclose information about offences that may impact on your suitability to work with children. For more information on this please visitUpdated guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (GOV.UK).
Children’s Links recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
