Summer Holiday Play worker – Hull

Job description

Are you seeking a fun and flexible role this summer? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of disabled children and young people? Join our team as a Summer Holiday Play Worker in Hull. This position offers the opportunity to create joyful experiences for children with disabilities, working closely with families and a dedicated team to provide personalized support. It’s more than just a job—it’s a chance to develop your skills, grow your confidence, and be part of something truly rewarding.

Role Overview:

As a Summer Holiday Play Worker – Hull, you will collaborate with the Team Leader to create a positive, engaging, and safe environment for children and young people. Your responsibilities include leading and supervising stimulating activities tailored to individual abilities, encouraging participation in activities that spark interests and creativity, and ensuring the social, emotional, communication, and physical needs of each child are met with respect to their backgrounds. You will also use various communication methods to connect with children, provide dignified personal care and physical assistance as needed, monitor and communicate any concerns to the Team Leader, keep session reports and records up to date, and follow risk assessment guidelines while staying informed on individual care plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Team Leader to create a positive, engaging, and safe environment for children and young people.
• Lead and supervise stimulating activities tailored to individual abilities, whether one-on-one or in small groups.
• Encourage and empower children to participate in activities that spark their interests and creativity.
• Ensure the social, emotional, communication, and physical needs of each child are met with respect to their cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.
• Use a variety of communication methods to connect with children in ways that suit them best.
• Provide dignified personal care and physical assistance as needed.
• Monitor and communicate any concerns or changes regarding children to the Team Leader and staff.
• Keep session reports and records up to date.
• Follow risk assessment guidelines and stay informed on individual care plans.

What We’re Looking For:

• A commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers to provide the best support possible.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Excellent communication, listening, and reflection skills.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Awareness of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• A fun, open-minded approach to play and leisure activities.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
• A patient, non-judgmental, and sensitive approach to working with children.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to travel confidently, either with personal transport or via public transport.
• Familiarity with the local area is a plus.