YMCA East Surrey
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Play & Youth Workers

Looking for a fun & flexible job?

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic play and youth workers to engage and inspire children and young people across our holiday, after-school and weekend children’s and youth clubs at various locations in East Surrey and West Sussex.

We can offer a range of flexible full- and part-time hours, which can be worked during term-time or school holidays. We can offer contracted or casual hours work depending on your preference.

Please be aware that due to a comprehensive recruitment process, for successful candidates, it can take approximately 4-6 weeks from the offer of employment being made until you are able to start work with us.

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Disability Play and Youth Worker

Are you passionate about providing children and young people with an opportunity to play, participate and discover their full potential?

Our Disability Play and Youth Workers provide a supportive environment for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to meet their friends and have fun. In return, we can offer a competitive salary (Real Living Wage employer), discounted childcare and gym membership for contracted colleagues and flexible working hours. We provide a comprehensive initial training and induction programme, as well as ongoing personal development opportunities.

  • Working Hours: 09:30-16:30 or 10:00-17:00
  • Locations: Reigate, Worcester Park, Tadworth, Leatherhead, Crawley, Horsham.
  • Salary: £12.60ph (18+) or £7.55ph (16-18) plus rolled up annual leave

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people and their families. If you have experience of working with children and young people and want to develop your skills in supporting those with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

To discuss the role further or to visit one of our clubs, please contact Melissa.Anders@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk or call the Short Breaks Team on 01737 222859

Out-of-School Childcare Playworker

Our Playworkers deliver a programme of Ofsted-registered after school and holiday clubs across multiple sites in East Surrey, providing children with enjoyable experiences which contribute to personal and social development. In return, we can offer a competitive salary (Real Living Wage employer), discounted childcare and gym membership for contracted colleagues, flexible working hours and excellent training opportunities.

  • Working Hours: We offer a range of flexible full-time, part-time and casual shifts, which can be worked during term time or school holidays.
  • Locations: Reigate, Redhill, Merstham, Dorking
  • Salary: £12.60ph (18+) or £7.55ph (16-18) plus rolled up annual leave
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Benefits

We are committed to supporting our sessional workers by offering great benefits, including:

  • Real Living Wage for employees over the age of 18
  • Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
  • Discounted childcare for permanent employees
  • Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
  • Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • On site parking