Sessional Playworker, Glasgow

Hours:Sessional posts do not have guaranteed hours; the role provides additional cover over peak times i.e. holiday periods and periods of absence.Benefits:Holiday pay, training & development opportunities, life assurance, company pension, employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership fees, free uniformAbout the role:You will be a key part of the team, supporting our core staff, and playing an active role in the set-up, delivery and development of The Yard’s play and youth work provision, ensuring an approach which has the child and/or young person at its centre.About you:Is creating fun and friendship your superpower?If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love you to be part of our new team.This job is for you if you have:Experience of working with children and young people in a play or youth work settingA demonstrable understanding of and commitment to the values of play and play work and a commitment to inclusive play opportunities that hold the child at the centreA proven ability to work in a flexible manner, as an individual and as part of a teamExperience of liaising with parents, carers and other professionalsMeet the team:If you’d like to meet our team before applying, we’re hosting an open evening at The Yard Glasgow on Thursday 24 September, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Please feel free to pop along.