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.
Current Vacancies (Salaried)
Playworker Vacancies (Easter, Summer & Christmas School Holiday Periods). The UH Bristol Childcare & Benefits team seek qualified Playworkers ( minimum level 2) with a passion and commitment in delivering high quality, child-centered provision to 4-11 year olds. The service delivers inclusive play opportunities and experiences to children of NHS staff and local community between 7.45am - 6.00pm, except Bank Holidays. These posts is employed on a bank contract to enable you to work as and when required or are available, at our venue in Cotham. We would like to hear from you if you share an aspiration for outstanding practice; demonstrate good knowledge of statutory (Ofsted) requirements including effective safeguarding measures and are committed to the Play Principles. Please apply on-line via the national NHS Jobs website: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/advsearch?vpd_code=387. Closing Date: Tuesday 28 May 2013. Interviews: Tuesday 4 June 2013. The successful candidate(s) is required to attend the Trust's 2-day Corporate Induction (Mon & Tue) prior to commencing the post. The choice of dates are: 17th & 18 June or 8 & 9 July 2013. Should you have any questions about the post, please do not hesitate to contact; Belinda French, Playscheme Co-ordinator: (0117) 342 3707 or Claire Haley, Childcare & Benefits Manager: childcare@uhbristol.nhs.uk.
St Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School requires an Afterschool Club Play Worker. St Barnabas after school club opens in September 2013. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Play Worker to assist in the provision of play based activities that reflect the social, educational, physical and recreational needs of our fantastic pupils. Salary: BG4 SP8 £13,489 (FTE) - 9 hours Term time only plus 1 inset. Start Date: 1 September 2013. Contract: 1 Year fixed term contract to 31.08.14. Hours of work: Monday to Wednesday 3.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. term times only. Closing date for applications: 20.05.13 (4:00pm). Interviews will be held on: 05.06.13 For more details please log onto http://www.eteach.com or collect an application pack from the school office.
St Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School requires an Afterschool Club Play Leader. St Barnabas After School Club opens in September 2013. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Play Leader to deliver high quality after school childcare to our fantastic pupils. Salary: BG7 SP 18 £17,161.00 FTE - 9 hours a week Term time only plus 1 inset day Start Date: 1 September 2013. Contract: 1 Year fixed term contract to 31.08.14. Hours of work: Monday to Wednesday 3.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. term time only. Closing date for applications: 20.05.13 (4:00pm). Interviews will be held on: 05.06.13. For more details please log onto http://www.eteach.com or collect an application pack from the school office.
HOTSPOTS After School Club seeking Level 3 Playworker for 16 hours per week. HOTSPOTS After School Club is a small club based in Hotwells Primary School. We are looking to recruit a Playworker with additional responsibilities. It will provide an ideal opportunity for you to make your mark in an after school club. We are looking for someone who is committed to play work, who is keen, enthusiastic, enterprising, kind, caring and supportive - if you have these skills and more to offer please apply. You will be required to work at the scheme from 3.15pm until 6.15pm Monday to Friday plus an additional hour per week preparation/planning time. These hours are during school term time. There will also be the opportunity for you to work some full days at the holiday play scheme should you so wish. The pay will be £7.50 per hour. Your role will be to support the Manager to ensure the club provides a range of creative play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 11. You must have some experience and preferably be qualified up to Level 3 Playwork/Early Years (Level 2 at minimum). Are you interested? Let us know by contacting Julie for an application pack on: hotspotsafterschoolclub@hotmail.com or 07964 856553. Closing date for applications is Friday 17th May 2013 at 12.00pm. Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 20th May 2013. This post is subject to references and a DBS check.
The Girafter School Club in Clifton requires a Deputy Playleader. 16.5 hours + 1 hour admin a week over 5 days a week (term time) for breakfast club and after school club. Holiday Club hours are negotiable. Pay £8.00 per hour. The deputy must hold a level 3 diploma in playwork or early years and will ideally have experience managing or planning for a playscheme and implementing policies and procedures. The successful applicant will work as part of a dynamic team delivering a wide range of play opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment. This post is subject to a DBS check. For an application form please email Gemma at girafters@hotmail.co.uk or call 0117 974 3726. The Girafter School Club is committed to equality of opportunity within our recruitment and employment practices.
The Girafter School Club in Clifton requires a Playworker. Wednesdays 3pm-6.30pm, possibly other days as required, in after school club. Holiday Club hours will also be available. Pay £6.25 - 6.75 per hour depending on age and experience. The playworker will ideally hold a level 2 diploma in play or early years (or a willingness to take up this study) and some experience in working with children and young people. The successful applicant will work as part of a dynamic team delivering a wide range of play opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment. This post is subject to a DBS check. For an application form please email Gemma at girafters@hotmail.co.uk or call 0117 974 3726. The Girafter School Club is committed to equality of opportunity within our recruitment and employment practices.
Imayla are embarking on the 'Wildly Different' Programme with 3 year funding from the Big Lottery Reaching Communities fund and are looking for an Office and Finance Administrator based at Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, Bristol. Permanent - 18.5 hours per week - Salary £9,250 (£18,500 pro-rata). Imayla is a Community Interest Company facilitating learning and fun for young people, families and groups, combining participatory arts and environmental activities in outdoor settings. Working in an intercultural context we support people to get out into the natural environment and to develop and connect in new places and new ways across cultural, artistic and physical divides. The post-holder will provide the day to day general and finance administration to ensure the smooth running of the organisation. We would prefer the post-holder to work over a four day week and to be able to work Mondays. Flexibility of working hours can be given and/or will be required from time to time How to apply: for an informal discussion about the post please contact the Imayla office 0117 9240735. For a job pack email: claire@imayla.co.uk. Closing date: Monday 20th May 2013 by midday. Interview date: Tuesday 4th June 2013.
Hillfields Youth Centre require two crèche workers: CRECHE LEADER (Term time only). £8 per hour for 7 hours per week. We are looking for a candidate who has relevant child care experience/qualifications. NVQ level 3 or 4. A willingness to undertake training to this level will also be considered. (The post is currently funded by Community Fund until November 2017). CRECHE Worker (Term time only). £7:25 per hour for 6 hours per week. 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 understanding of child protection procedures as well has have experience of working in a team. Application packs available from: www.hymg.org Or contact George Campbell-Touray or Jan Ross 0117 9586729 Email george.ct@hymg.org. Applicants applying for this post must be available to work a 'Monday & Friday only' between the hours of; 11.45 am. - 2.45 pm.
LUNCHTIME / CHILDCARE HELPERS WANTED (Mon - Fri, year round). Set in beautiful private grounds, just off Durdham Downs in Redland , Torwood Lodge Nursery is a private day nursery catering for children from birth to 5 years. We are looking for part -time lunchtime helpers. The chosen candidates will be required to work from 11.30am until 2.30pm during the working week. Previous experience working in a primary school or childcare nursery would be beneficial, so please email your CV with relevant experience to Rhian@torwoodhouseschool.co.uk. Closing date for this position is 24th May 2013. All candidates who apply must be prepared to apply for a CRB. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we comply with the Criminal Records Bureau code of practice in regard to criminal record information.
Totterdown Children's Community Workshop are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced part-time Deputy Play Leader to join our playscheme team in South Bristol. You will need to hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare (recognised by Ofsted) and have prior experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds. Salary: £8.10 per hour. 18 hours per week, 2pm-6pm, Monday-Tuesday, 2.45pm-6pm Wednesday to Friday (term time). Holidays Club and Inset Days: 18 hours at days/times agreed with the Play Leader. There is also the opportunity to work additional hours during the holiday periods. For a job application pack and for more information about the role please email us at: totterdownworkshop@gmail.com or call 07580 590005.
Our lively and exciting afterschool clubs and playschemes in Lawrence Weston and Shirehampton, for children aged 4-11 year olds, run every day from 3-6pm, Monday to Friday during term times and 8:30-5:30pm Monday to Friday in holiday times. Due to a restructure we are currently recruiting for the following vacancies: Casual Playworkers. All jobs are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced CRB. Various hours as and when required, to start ASAP, £6.97 p/h. We require casual Playworkers to cover our walking bus service from Our Lady of The Rosary School in Lawrence Weston on a Monday and Friday between 3-4pm, we additionally require several playworkers to work on a casual basis to cover sickness and holiday during afterschool club 3-6pm Monday to Friday, as and when required. Closing date Friday 28th June 2013. To Apply for these jobs or if you would like more information, please email lwoosa@gmail.com for a job pack.
School Meals Supervisory Assistants (SMSAs) required as soon as possible. Grade BG2 £6.38 per hour Term Time Only. Would you like to spend an hour a day doing a worthwhile and rewarding job? St. Bonaventure's Primary School is looking for people to help supervise and lead play with children at lunchtimes. You will either be in the school hall helping to make sure the children eat a proper lunch, and that the meal time remains orderly and calm, or you will be outside supervising children's play in the playground. We are looking for people who like being with children, who have lots of common sense, and a sense of humour! There is no age restriction for this job, we would be very happy to employ people who have retired who can share their knowledge of playtime games from the past. 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. St Bonaventure's is a very popular and friendly school, which enjoyed a successful Ofsted Inspection in October 2008 and Diocesan Inspection in November 2008. The children are well behaved and highly motivated. Parents, staff and governors are very supportive. The school is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and as such the successful applicant will be required to complete a disclosure application and provide details of any criminal convictions. If you are interested in applying for this post please complete the CES application form and either email to kris.lelittka@bristol.gov.uk or post FAO: Kris Lelittka, St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School, Egerton Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8HP
Oasis After School Club, Holymead Junior School, Wick Road, Brislington, have a vacancy for a Deputy Playleader with a level 3 certificate in playwork. The hours are 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday term time, pay £8.00 per hour. We are a very friendly team with a very busy club. We are looking for a motivated deputy who is up for challenges and always has a plan up there sleeve. If you're interested please contact Jenny on 07899017201.
Jack and Jill Pre-School have a vacancy for an Early Years Practitioner. Fixed Term Contract until End July 2013 (view to leading to a Permanent Position). We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and caring Early Years Practitioner with experience to join an established, successful and expanding Pre-school in Westbury-on-Trym. Hours: 39.5hrs per week. Term Time only - initially. Rate of Pay: Dependent on qualification and experience. Start Date: Immediate. Essential Qualifications/skills:
- Minimum Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years
- Previous experience of working with under 5's
- Current Paediatric First Aid
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.
Current Vacancies (Voluntary)
If you are a volunteer looking for playwork within the Bristol area you may wish to add your details to the BAND Playworkers Looking for Work List, please contact the office for more information admin@bandltd.org.uk.
Girafter School Club also welcomes interest from volunteers willing to work with children in a play-centred environment. We offer a range of activities indoors and outside, with trips during Holiday Club, so will be excited to hear from anyone with particular skills or hobbies. This opportunity is subject to a DBS check and informal interview. For more information please email Gemma at girafters@hotmail.co.uk or call 0117 974 3726. The Girafter School Club is committed to equality of opportunity within our recruitment and employment practices.
Corporate Volunteering
We are Employee Volunteering, a not for profit organisation. We work with business groups wanting to volunteer within the community on specific projects.
After sourcing a project, we carry out detailed planning and preparation, risk assessments, provide comprehensive joining instructions for each member, are there to provide support and assistance on the day, and carry out a comprehensive evaluation with the employees and the charity at the end of the project.
At the moment we are looking for projects in Bristol. If you think that we could help you now or with projects in the future, we would be delighted to discuss it further. We look forward to hearing from you.
Fi Beresford, Employee Volunteering Community Interest Company: tel: 01256 393693. Email: f.beresfordl@employeevolunteering.co.uk.
Ashley Down After School Club We need more volunteers! Before the club was struggling to have a good number of children and just be able to survive with grants. Now we have to increase the numbers at the club to forty (last year 30 children) and probably next year up to 48 and has been since September fully booked the most of the days of the week and also we had a long waiting list for the after school, and dealing with an average of 25 children during the play schemes. We need more people volunteering, dynamic, energetic and with a lot of interest in working with children. They will gain experience of working with primary aged children in a play setting and developing skills of communicating with children and their parents. For further details please contact Raquel de Mena: Tel: 0117 904 0043. Email: ashleydownasc@yahoo.co.uk. Website: www.ashleydownafterschoolclub.org.uk.
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.
Closing date: These are ongoing vacancies which don't currently have closing dates. Successful volunteers will be required to undertake and pass a CRB disclosure check. Expenses paid. For an application pack please telephone: 0845 1301874, option 5.
Easton Community Children's 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
If you have a skill you think we can use then please get in touch. To apply please contact James Rideout 0117 939 2550
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.
New information section for the EYCS workforce
www.bristol.gov.uk/page/early-years-and-childcare-workforce
