Job Vacancies
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. Prior to submitting a job advert to BAND you may wish to consult our Job Advert Guide and Job Advert Checklist.
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
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
Bristol University Day Nursery requires a full-time qualified Nursery Practitioner.
Salary: £14,302. The nursery caters for 64 children between three months and five years old.
You will:
- Provide the children with a safe, secure and home like environment
- Have a working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Operate a key person system and liaise with parents, carers, and senior staff
- Plan, organise and implement a programme of activities to meet the needs of this age group and each individual child's needs and interests
- Work as part of a highly motivated and professional team.
- Hold a Level 3 qualification
- Be flexible and creative and have the commitment to provide first class childcare
- Have the ability to promote good practice in a professional manner
- Have good organisational skills.
Schools Engagement Co-ordinator for St Pauls Carnival:
The role will include;
- Liaising with schools to establish their needs and negotiate involvement in Carnival workshops, procession and performances.
- Organising and planning activities with the school staff and artists
- Ensuring that the activities delivered are suitable for the age group and fit in with the school's curriculum.
- Source and engage the services of suitable artists for work in schools
- Ensure that budgets are kept to and contracts are prepared.
- Create literature to give schools ideas for costume interpretation
- Monitor artists' work with schools and that both sides are satisfied with arrangements
- Liaise with schools to establish arrangements for Carnival Day participation
- Seek written feedback from the participating schools and artists
- Produce a final evaluation report
Easton families project (Tiny Happy People Nursery) are looking to appoint a Deputy Nursery Manager. EYPS or Foundation degree in Early Years essential. 9am - 3.30pm weekdays, term time only. £15,570 - £18, 937 pro rata depending on qualifications and experience. Deadline for applications 22nd February 2012. For an application pack email Michelle; efpadmin@ecfc.org.uk or call 0117 9555877. For more information email project@ecfc.org.uk. Appointment subject to enhanced CRB and references.
The Southville Centre Nursery require two Early Years Practitioners to join their well established and friendly setting. Hours: Post 1: 40 per week (Mon-Fri). Post 2: 24 per week (Wed-Fri). Rates of Pay: £13,500-14,500p.a. (pro rata). Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 (recognised by CWDC). Closing Date: Monday 20th February 2012. Interviews: Thurs 24th and Fri 25th February 2012. The successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and highly motivated with a good understanding of child development. Please contact Tim Clark for more information and application forms on 0117 9533043 or via familyservices@southvillecentre.org.uk.
Avon Loud Mouth Project is looking for a new playworker. Thursday afternoon, 4pm - 6.45pm. Can you have fun cooking, help with facepainting or join in games with kids? We work with around 25 children per session, aged 5 - 12 years. We are child-centred and provide a range of play opportunities and activities in our large indoor and outdoor space, e.g. football, art, and cooking. For more information and application forms, please phone Alv Hirst on 0117 9827445 (Tues - Thurs) or email alv@avonmouthcca.org.uk or visit www.avonmouthcca.org.uk. Open closing date. Rate of pay: £:7.58 per hour. Hours of work - Thursdays, term time only. Extra hrs for meetings / supervisions.
St. Bonaventure's Primary School requires School Meals Supervisory Assistants (SMSAs) as soon as possible. Grade BG2 £6.38 per hour, Term Time Only.
We are looking for people who like being with children, who have lots of common sense, and a sense of humour! We are looking to appoint some people who can work every day and some people who can work a few days per week.
You must have ability to work closely and effectively within a strong friendly team, committed to contributing to the wellbeing of our children. Application forms and further can be downloaded via the Bristol City Council website or from the School.
You should apply as soon as possible as we will be continuously recruiting up to the closing date of this advert which is 20.02.2012. If you miss this closing date but are still interested in working as an SMSA at our school, please contact Kris Lelittka on 0117 3532833 who will be able to confirm whether any vacancies remain.
Children of Glory Day Nursery require a Level 3 Practitioner to work in our new 60 place day nursery based in Stokes Croft. Hours of work: 20 hours per week over 5 days. To apply or for more information, please contact Sophie Webster on 0117 9243100 or webstersophie@hotmail.co.uk. Alternatively, please send a cv to; Children of Glory Day Nursery, 21-23 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PY.
Henry's After-School Playscheme are looking for Supply Playworkers. The playworker is a member of the team providing direct care and supervision to the children attending the club. They share the responsibilities of H and S, child protection etc reporting to the playleader or deputy playleader. The majority of the time the playworkers role is one of direct child care and play either in formal group activities which they may lead or in the more informal child led play activities. Our staff work from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm and some currently work 5 days a week although most of them are not available all days of the week. Formal qualifications or the willingness to work towards them are required for playworkers. All of our staff work within a small team and need to be co-operative and communicative within that environment. The above roles are to cover holidays, sickness and other absences on an "as and when" basis. Hourly rates will depend on level of qualification. Any appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references and criminal records check. Ffi: please contact Henrys@inramsden.fsnet.co.uk. This is an ongoing vacancy.
Tiny Steps Day Nursery require a Full time nursery nurse. Must be NVQ3 qualified and have expeirence within a nursery setting and able to work between the hours of 7.30 - 6.30 on a shift rota. For more information please contact Becky Hieron - 0117 9606461
Cedarpark Playscheme Limited require a Play Worker. We offer a safe and fun environment for children of Stoke Bishop CEVC. Primary school to play and socialise out of school hours. To support this service we are looking for an enthusiastic and qualified Play worker to join our team of part time staff. The team is lead by a Play Leader and helped to manage by a committee of parents.
- Hours of work: Wednesdays - 3.15pm till 6.00pm and Fridays 3.30pm till 5.00pm term time.
- Rate of pay: £8.50 per hour.
- A relevant level 2 play work or childcare qualification is required.
- Paediatric first aid qualification desirable, but training will be provided if necessary.
- Successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.
Bristol Dial-A-Ride operate a door-to-door accessible minibus service for disabled people and have the following volunteer roles available:-
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
- To drive a fully accessible minibus or multi purpose vehicle for our evening and weekend day trip and group hire bookings.
- Applicants to be 25 years+ (drivers aged 21-25 can volunteer, however vehicle restrictions apply)
- A full UK driving licence held for at least 2 years (existing penalties are subject to further scrutiny).
- A good geographical knowledge of Bristol and South West road networks desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- To deal with all passengers in a polite and courteous manner.
- To provide assistance to passengers of Bristol Dial a Ride for our evening and weekend day trip and group hire bookings.
- To deal with all passengers in a polite and courteous manner.
- To provide a steadying arm where necessary and offer assistance as requested by the passenger to meet their mobility needs.
- Be aged 18 years or over.
- Be able to carry heavy shopping bags and secure mobility equipment.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- To develop and promote the brand image of the organisation.
- Work with CEO to develop publicity and communications strategy.
- Draft articles and features for local, regional and national press and professional bodies.
- Work with Volunteer Webmaster and Volunteer IT Consultant
- Attend local events to promote organisation
- Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Publisher
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Expenses paid.
EASTON COMMUNITY CHILDRENS CENTRE are looking for volunteers
with a few hours to spare every week. Hours are negotiable and full training and support
is given. All volunteer positions are subject to an enhanced CRB check. Some of the
volunteer positions we have available are;
Office Roles
- Reception/Administrative Assistant
- ICT Assistant
- Marketing and Publicity Worker
- Lunchtime Assistant
- Play Assistant
- Parenting Buddy
- Marketing and Publicity Worker
- Gardener
- Handy Person
- General Assistant
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.