About The Service
Children’s Play Services is part of Cardiff Council’s Early Help team. The service provides local children and young people (aged five to fourteen) with quality, challenging, friendly and fun places to play regardless of their background or ability. The play we offer is child-centred, giving children and young people access to a wide range of activities and experiences. We offer free play opportunities which enable children to choose their preferred activity.
Our community play teams operate both open and closed access play schemes across Cardiff all year round. Open access schemes are free, drop-in play sessions where children and young people are supervised whilst on site and participating in their choice of activities. Closed access sessions are delivered for specific groups such as schools, children with disabilities and those living in supported accommodation.
Children’s Play Service also provide a range of play projects and events throughout the year. Including National Playday event which takes annually every August, for all children across Cardiff.
Cardiff Council we take the welfare of all of our staff seriously and we strive to deliver positive working arrangements that support our amazing workforce to feel respected and valued. Here’s some examples of how we try to achieve this, with opportunities for you as an employee:
- Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
- Excellent training and development opportunities provided by a knowledgeable and dedicated workforce development team whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner who is an expert in your field.
- Opportunities for career development across the whole of Cardiff Early Help Team – we encourage career progression and support employees with ensuring that they have access to develop their strengths in all fields.
- Support provided through mentorship, supervision and a senior management team that recognises achievements and celebrates success.
About the job
Children’s Play Services Play Organisers contribute to the successful operation, development and delivery of quality play opportunities within our play sessions across the city.
You will be part of a dynamic play team providing child centred, creative, fun and stimulating play opportunities, we are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Play Organiser to join the current Play Team.
What We Are Looking For From You
Essential L2 Playwork Qualification required. Please follow the link to find out more about essential Play Qualifications. https://play.wales/playwork/training/
Job description and personal specification are attached for further information about the role.
Must have experience of working with children in a playwork environment. Supporting children to participate in free play activities.
Experience of planning, preparing and delivering a stimulating, exciting and challenging play environment, through consultation with children to empower their play.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and their families.
A commitment to the principles and practice outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Additional information
If you have questions about the role, please contact Becki Miller on 07967843132 who will be more than happy to help.
If you require additional support to complete the Play Organiser job application, our Into Work Advice Service team can help you. To receive further support contact 029 2087 1071 or email intoworkadviceservice@cardiff.gov.uk
The successful applicant(s) should be able to communicate effectively in Welsh to Level 3 – Intermediate.
This post is temporary until 31st March 2026, but could be extended.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
This post is suitable for post share.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
This role is part-time at 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (typically working 2pm to 6pm). The advertised salary is based on a full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The actual salary will be lower than the advertised salary because of the part-time hours and weeks worked.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
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