Job Title: Playscheme Assistant (Bank Staff)
Reporting to: Playscheme Leader & Seniors
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Hours: Variable to suit across Leeds school holidays only:
Monday – 9.00am – 3.30pm
Tuesday – 9.00am – 3.30pm
Wednesday – 9.00am – 3.30pm
Thursday – 9.00am – 3.30pm
Friday – 9.00am – 4.00pm
Assignments will be offered on an "as required" basis. Your hours will vary according to the needs of the Charity and your availability to work.
Annual Leave: The equivalent of 7.2 weeks' paid holiday per holiday year. Entitlement will be calculated for each whole hour worked based upon a prorated equivalent of a full time employee’s holiday entitlement.
Location: The Vinery Centre, 20 Vinery Terrace, Leeds LS9 9LU
Leeds Mencap offers a range of services for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism and their families. We are recruiting Playscheme Assistants for our school holiday activities; there are a number of vacancies in the team as we are hoping to expand our existing pool of Playscheme Assistants.
We currently offer playschemes for children and young people aged 4 -18 years old, which provide fun and creative activities that allow children and young people to have a variety of experiences regardless of their disability. Our playschemes are open to children and young people with a wide range of support needs. The Playscheme Assistant is there to ensure children and young people safely participate in activities, have fun and enjoy themselves.
If you are looking to develop your skills in working with children and young people with additional needs, keen to work as part of a team and dedicated to providing fun and engaging activities, then this is could be the job for you!
“My child loves it, he enjoys the activities and playing with others. It boosts his self esteem and independence. he feels very safe there and it is his favourite place to go to. For the family, it is respite and reassurance that he is somewhere where the staff are well trained, it is well organised, and it is a safe environment that fosters his growth.” Playscheme Parent
As a member of our team you’ll have access to training to support you to develop in your role. You will work in a bright and airy building, with free parking and on good bus and cycle routes, not far from the centre of Leeds. Most important of all, you will be part of a team who are aspirational for children, young people and families and who do their absolute best to support them to have improved opportunities and experiences in life. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your talents to make a difference.
How to apply
Please download an application form from our website. We would also ask you to download and complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form. This form is for monitoring purposes only and will not be treated as part of your application.
https://www.leedsmencap.org.uk/about-us/join-our-team/
For more information please email activities@leedsmencap.org.uk or call 0113 235 1331
Leeds Mencap are committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk of harm. We expect all staff and volunteers to fully share and demonstrate this commitment. All posts are subject to a DBS check and references.
We are a diverse organisation, where individual differences are recognised and valued and where discriminatory attitudes or practices are challenged. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds. If you share our passion about opening up opportunities, enabling access and helping break down barriers for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism and their families, we would love to hear from you.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: Monday 9th June 2025 at 4:00pm
Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th June 2025
Interview date: from Wednesday 11th June 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
(please note, a mutually agreeable interview date may be arranged prior to this date for the right candidates)
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
