Play Worker

Bury St Edmunds Women’s Aid Centre

Hours: 12 hours per week, working pattern TBC
Salary: £18,562 – £18,993 pro rata
Contract: 6 month fixed term
Leave allowance: Statutory entitlement based on work pattern.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Play Worker at Bury St Edmunds Women’s Aid Centre.

Bury St Edmunds Women’s Aid Centre is a small, independent charity that for the past 46 years has worked with Survivors and Children who have been affected by Domestic Abuse.

Working in our refuge and community based service you will provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for children, and work closely with parents and staff to provide practical information and assistance. You will plan and provide stimulating play opportunities to encourage children who have experienced Domestic Abuse to develop and express themselves socially and emotionally. In addition, you will take an active role in leading play activities during school holidays and after school

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Bury St Edmunds Women’s Aid are committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Application Information:

  • For further Information or an application form contact admin@burystedmundswomensaid.org.uk
  • Further information about our work can be found on our website www.burystedmundswomensaid.org.uk

Closing Date: 24th September 2021