Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
22/02/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 13/03/2022 23:59
Salary:
£20,092 - £20,903 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Youth / Community / Leisure Services
Employment Location:
Any location within North Tyneside
Further Information
North Tyneside Council is offering a rare and exciting opportunity to join our high performing Sport and Leisure team. We are seeking to appoint two suitably qualified and experienced part time playworkers to join our team at Shiremoor Adventure Playground to deliver play opportunities for children who use the site.
We are looking for confident, motivated, and committed individual with an excellent understanding of play. In addition, you will need to have good interpersonal and communication skills and have the highest regard for customer care.
The successful applicants will be engaged on an initial one year contract which will be reviewed annually. You will be expected to work flexibly throughout the year, working weekends and evenings during term time and through the day during school holidays. One post is 16 hours per week and the other is 20 hours per week.
Candidates wishing to apply must fulfil the essential criteria for the position.
As an employee of North Tyneside Council you will feel valued from the moment you join us. We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure you are supported in your role from day one and our experienced and approachable management team will support you to achieve your professional goals.
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to our excellent benefits package:
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more)
• A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme
• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays
• Annual pay increments up to the top of the salary grade
• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice
• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool online platform
• Supported career progression
• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools; 2 spas and over 250 classes every week
• The ‘Benefits Plus’ Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to Work Scheme; additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and professional subscriptions
• Credit Union Savings Scheme
For further information please contact Keeks McGarry 0191 643 8300 or email keeks.mcgarry@northtyneside.gov.uk.
Please be advised that this position will require an Enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.