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Playwork Vacancies

Many of the out of school schemes in Bristol have temporary and permanent vacancies for Playworkers and Playleaders. BAND, although not a recruitment agency will post job adverts for their member groups. If you are not a BAND member but would like to place an advert in the vacancies section of the BAND newsletter please contact the office on: 0117 954 2128, or email us at admin@bandltd.org.uk
If you would like to apply for any of the posts below please contact the setting directly. Due to government legislation on working with children and vulnerable adults, most if not all posts advertised on this page will require an enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure and satisfactory references.

Current Vacancies at BAND

Unfortunately there are currently no vacancies at BAND.

Playworkers Looking for Work

BAND holds a list of Playworkers looking for work. If you would like to receive a copy of this, or add your name to the list, please contact the office. BAND strongly recommends that all staff should be interviewed and at least two written references taken up, one of which should be from their most recent employer. Evidence of qualifications and proof of identity should also be provided with enhanced CRB disclosures undertaken before they are appointed. Registered childcare settings must run checks on all staff through Ofsted (Helpline: 0845 601 4771).

Current Vacancies

Windmill Hill City Farm Children and Family Services require an Early Years Assistant (1 x maternity cover). Preferred start date: 6th October 2010. This is a part time post in the 2 - 3 year old room: The successful candidate will be required to work Wednesday's and Friday's (15 hours per week). Salary: £13,689 pro rata. Qualification/experience: level 2 in Childcare with a minimum of 1 years experience in an early years setting. The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, committed, be able to work as part of a team and have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and child development. For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact Vadna Chauhan on 0117 9633299 or e-mail on vadna.chauhan@windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk. For a job pack please contact Bethany Crowe on 0117 9633252 ext. 227 or e-mail on bethany.crowe@windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk. Closing date: 13th September 2010. Interview date: 20th September

Hillfields Young Mothers Group require Creche Workers to start at the beginning of term in September, Monday - Friday, 11,45am - 2.45pm. Creche Assistant to Creche Leader (Term time only) £7.50 per hour for 6 hours per week. We are looking for a candidate who has relevant child care experience/qualifications at NVQ level 2 or equivalent. Those who are able to demonstrate they are currently undertaking training at the level of NVQ or equivalent will also be considered.
Creche Worker (Term time only) £7.25 per hour for 6 hours per week. We are also looking for a candidate to apply for the unqualified creche worker post. The applicant must be able to exhibit they are competent and have broad experience of caring and nurturing children who are under five years old. The applicant must demonstrate they are familiar with the health and safety of children within this age range and have an undertstanding of child protection procedures as well as experience of working in a team.
We continue to look for qualified and un-qualified BANK WORKERS to join our pool list. £ 7.25 per hour, 6 hours per week, term time only.
Application packs available from: George Campbell-Touray, e:george.ct@hymg.org tel: 0117 958 6729.

Early Years Practitioner full time 37.5 hours per week, Easton Community Children's Centre, NJC pts 11 - 16 £ 14,733 - £16,440
Early Years Trainee full time 37.5 hours per week, Easton Community Children's Centre, NJC pt 7 £ 12,787
Are you passionate about high quality early years provision? Do you understand the importance of play and how it enriches children's lives? Are you committed to inclusive, anti-disriminatory practice and supporting a child's right to self expression? We require a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner. We are a registered charity and community led independent children's centre serving the Easton and Lawrence Hill areas of Bristol. These posts are subject to an enhanced CRB check and references. Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 15th September. Interview date: 22nd or 23rd September. Ffi: Jacqui Stokes, t: 0117 939 2550, e: jstokes@eastonccc.org.uk

Bristol Playbus is looking for a Music Playworker
Do you have a passion for music and would like to share this passion with children agaed 8-15 in a drop-in mobile music project. The aim of the project is to engage in a range of music adventures and to support them to host a music show. The sessions will be run from the Play Truck. You will need experience of working with children and a willingnexx to undergo relevant training. 4 hours per week between 2.30-6.30pm, to be arranged. £8.69 per hour. Closing date 10th September. Post subject to references and enhanced CRB check. FFI: e: admin@bristolplaybus.org tel: 0117 955 1561 for an application pack.

The Girafter School Club, After School and Holiday Play Scheme requires a Play Scheme Manager. The Club Manager is the link between the management committee, the parents and staff. The Manager has overall responsibility for the safety and welfare of children and staff, administration and day to day leadership of the setting. Hours: Up to 30 hours a week Start date: September/October. Rate of Pay: £9.25 an hour. Contact name: The Girafter School Club management committee. Contact address: christchurch.a.s.c@live.co.uk. Qualification: Level 3 +. Experience required: Managerial experience necessary. The Girafter School Club feels passionately about allowing children to chose, direct and control their play. We believe it is important for children to be able to take risks in a safe, stimulating and dynamic environment. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to drive this special play scheme forward, please contact the management committee and you will receive a full job description and application form. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview, details to be confirmed. The Girafter School Club is an equal opportunities employer.

Imayla - Urban - Rural Creative Connections are creating a bank of Sessional Workers to draw upon as needed to work at events which are held in rural venues across the South West. Sessional freelance contracts are currently available for: event coordinators, youth workers, creative and environmental workshop leaders, outdoor activity instructors, health and well-being workshop facilitators, site managers (outdoor camps and events) and caterers. If you are interested in any of the above please contact cecile@imayla.co.uk or check www.imayla.com. These vacancies are ongoing and will be available for applications as long as the project runs (until 2011).

PEYTU Childcare Vacancies Bulletin

The Play and Early Years Training Unit publishes a Monthly bulletin of Childcare Vacancies. This includes such positions as Playworkers and Leaders, School Meals Supervisory Assistants, Nursery Nurses and Assistants, Creche Workers etc. If you would like to receive a copy of the bulletin you can pick one up at the BAND office or contact PEYTU on 0117 908 0601, visit their website www.peytu.co.uk or email them at admin@peytu.co.uk

South Gloucestershire Children's Information Service Vacancy Bulletin

This is circulated Monthly by the Recruitment Workers. Contact Anna Bull at South Gloucestershire Council Early Years and Childcare Service on 01454 868 868 (switchboard) for a copy.

VOSCUR

Jobs in the Voluntary Sector in Bristol - www.voscur.org.

Volunteering Bristol

For voluntary opportunities in Playwork, Childcare and Youthwork, and other areas - www.bristolvolunteers.org.uk.

Barton Hill Settlement

Volunteering opportunities in Play and Childcare - www.bartonhillsettlement.org.uk.

Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council has launched its new website, dedicated to recruitment - www.bristol.gov.uk/jobs.

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