Playworker Vacancy - Dringhouses out of School Club

We currently have the opportunity for a Part Time (25 hours p/week) Playworker to join our team on a permanent basis to work in our busy Out of School club.

The successful candidate will be required to work 7.15am – 8.45am and 2.30pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be offered during school holidays. 

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate: 

• Involvement in the planning out of school club activities
• Interest in learning EYFS Standards
• Lead and or support safe creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of different age groups
• Willingness to undertake training opportunities
• Care for the everyday needs of children and help to ensure a safe and secure setting

Experience:

• We are looking for a committed, self-motivated person who enjoys providing high quality childcare to children
• You must be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who can work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
•  A Level 3 Qualification in Playwork/childcare is desirable or a willingness to work towards a recognised qualification

Staff Benefits:

• 3 Closure days over the Christmas & New Year period additional to annual leave
• 10 days paid sick leave over a 12-month rolling period after 6 months
• Additional leave for length of service – 1 additional day after years 2/3/4 respectively
• Yearly Flu Jab Voucher
• Opt in pension scheme
• Free childcare for staff with children attending Dringhouses Primary School
• Support with training and qualification opportunities

Details:

• provider: Dringhouses out of School Club
• hours: 25 per week
• rate of pay: £12.71 per hour
• address: Dringhouses OOSC, Dringhouses Primary School, York, YO24 1HW
• website: https://www.dringhousesosc.co.uk/

If you're interested in applying, contact Kathryn McKellar by email: [email protected] or telephone: 07704 069079  .

This application closes 30 October 2026.