Play Worker

Play Workers – Casual

We’re looking for Play Workers, Interested?

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please read on as you’re exactly what we’re looking for!

We are seeking Casual Play Workers to provide holiday activities for children. Successful applicants will be available to start on Monday 20th July 2026 and fulfil the role during the 6‑week holidays. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm.

We also welcome applicants interested in working at our Saturday Clubs for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Hours of work will be 9:30am to 2:30pm.

• Experience working with children and young people and planning and delivering activities.
• Knowledge of inclusion and experience of consulting children and young people during planning.
• A range of knowledge, skills and experience that support the service in ensuring that the children and young people of Gateshead have a fantastic time when attending our activities.

Gateshead 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.

• Competitive salary of £13.05 to £13.26 per hour.
• Employer contribution to your pension.
• Annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro‑ratio for part‑time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time; opportunity to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• Opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi‑time scheme (up to 26 flexi days per year, subject to management approval and business needs).
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and enhance specific knowledge areas.
• Access to health and wellbeing support, discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Access to the new benefits platform VIVUP for discounts and offers on online and high‑street shopping.

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please read the full job profile in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to meet us we’ll be checking that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile – this can be found here: link Profile.

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Steve Sullivan on .